May 13, 2025US President Donald Trump will travel to the Middle East for the first foreign trip of his second term in office. Massive arms deals and peace talks are scheduled. DW has the latest.
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Donald Trump has set off for his first major trip abroad since returning to the White HouseImage: Hu Yousong/Xinhua/picture allianceSkip next section What you need to knowWhat you need to know US President Donald Trump will travel to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on his first major trip abroad since returning to the White House.
Trump is expected to sign major arms deals worth up to $1 trillion (€900 billion) during the trip.
Before he even started, questions were raised about the legality of a luxury airliner that the government of Qatar is gifting Trump.
Ethics watchdogs have cried foul over the “flying palace,” calling it a clear conflict of interest.
Here are the latest developments from the United States and President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East:
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Welcome to our coverage Welcome to DW’s coverage of the latest developments in the United States as US President Donald Trump sets off on his first major foreign trip after returning to the White House for his second term.
Trump will land in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday before traveling on to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The president will meet with business and diplomatic partners in the Gulf while at the same time deepening US business ties in the region.
The question of the future of Gaza will likely come up — Trump has proposed relocating the enclave’s population to build a “Riviera of the Middle East” — as well as the state of ongoing talks with Iran about its uranium enrichment program.
Although Trump has been unable to deliver on his promise to immediately end Israel’s war in Gaza, the Islamist militia Hamas offered a goodwill gesture before his arrival when it released Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander on Monday after 19 months in captivity there.
The president is not planning on visiting Israel during his time in the region.
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