Trump to Visit Saudi Arabia in Mid-May... "First Trip of Second Term"

Axios Reports:
Saudi Arabia Was Also the First Country Visited During Trump's First Term

U.S. President Donald Trump has chosen Saudi Arabia as the destination for his first overseas trip of his second term, U.S. media outlet Axios reported on the 30th (local time).

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Axios cited multiple sources on the day, reporting that President Trump plans to visit Saudi Arabia in mid-May. Originally, the visit was scheduled for April 28, but the schedule was postponed, according to sources. This trip plan came amid efforts by the Trump administration to extend the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and to encourage Hamas to release more hostages.

According to sources, in recent weeks, senior U.S. officials and Saudi representatives have discussed the trip plan, including matters related to a potential Ukraine peace talk. Axios stated, "It is still uncertain whether President Trump will meet with Arab leaders in the region in Saudi Arabia as he did in May 2017, or if he will visit other countries afterward."

During his first term, President Trump also selected Saudi Arabia as his first overseas visit. Additionally, after his second inauguration, he was the first foreign leader to have a phone call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

President Trump has maintained a long-standing friendship with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and has openly mentioned since his second inauguration that he might choose Saudi Arabia as his first overseas destination. Earlier, in March, President Trump told reporters, "There is a possibility I will visit Saudi Arabia within a month and a half."

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