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Trump Embraces Reconciliation Abroad While Pursuing Political Battles at Home

On his first major overseas journey of his second term, President Trump signaled a willingness to move past historical grievances in the Middle East to foster peace and economic cooperation.

David Lee
Published • Updated May 15, 2025 • 3 MIN READ
Trump Embraces Reconciliation Abroad While Pursuing Political Battles at Home
President Trump visits the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. He remarked during a speech on Tuesday, “I have never believed in permanent enemies. I am different than many assume.”

While domestically President Trump intensifies investigations against his political adversaries and employs his executive powers to challenge even moderate critics, he projects a markedly different stance on the international stage.

During his first significant foreign tour of his second term, the President conveyed to audiences across the Middle East a message of setting aside past conflicts, even those involving serious accusations such as assassination attempts or affiliations with extremist groups.

In various speeches and impromptu comments, he emphasized a readiness to move beyond historical animosities in pursuit of peace and mutual economic benefit.

Speaking at the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum in Riyadh on Tuesday, he declared, “I have never believed in having permanent enemies,” adding, “I am different than many people think.”

This declaration was notably connected to his outreach toward Iran, a government accused of plotting against him after his presidency—a charge Iran denies. Yet, shortly after, he extended a surprising gesture of conciliation.

He announced plans to lift U.S. sanctions on Syria, offering economic relief to a nation devastated by prolonged repression, civil conflict, terrorism, and deepened by international isolation.

David Lee
David Lee

David covers the dynamic world of international relations and global market shifts, providing insights into geopolitical strategy and economic interdependence.

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