Donald Trump Embarks on First Foreign Trip to Middle East After 2024 Election

Donald Trump has begun his first official foreign trip since the 2024 election. The U.S. President is scheduled to visit three countries in the Middle East. There is speculation he may also travel to Turkey, where Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to meet with Vladimir Putin to discuss peace in Ukraine. This trip follows Trump's unexpected visit to the Vatican last month for Pope Francis's funeral. His first stop is Saudi Arabia, mirroring his first trip in 2017. Trump is scheduled to meet with the Saudi Crown Prince to discuss trade and investments. Following Saudi Arabia, visits to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are planned. Israel is not currently on the itinerary, though Trump recently met with the Israeli Prime Minister at the White House. A potential visit to Turkey remains uncertain.