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President Trump's Trip to the Middle East

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman walks with US President Donald Trump (L) upon his arrival in Riyadh on May 13, 2025.
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman walks with US President Donald Trump (L) upon his arrival in Riyadh on May 13, 2025.

President Trump's first major overseas trip of his second term is to the same place as his first term, the Middle East. Trump is visiting the Gulf States of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. And he is scheduled to meet with Syria's new president for the first time. We'll hear about the significance of that meeting and the deals between the U.S. and Gulf countries being announced. We'll also hear about the personal relationships and family business deals Trump has with various Gulf Arab rulers.

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Franco Ordoñez is an NPR White House correspondent.
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Aya Batraway is an NPR International Correspondent based in Dubai.
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