Trump Signs Massive Arms Deal With Psychopath Saudi Leader

Donald Trump declared a weapons agreement with Saudi Arabia valued at $142 billion on Tuesday, boasting it as the “largest” arms deal ever. The White House shared a fact sheet stating that the deal, inked during Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia, will supply “state-of-the-art warfighting equipment and services from over a dozen U.S. defense companies.” The U.S. will aid in training the Saudi armed forces, including their service academies and military medical services. This arms deal is part of a larger “historic $600 billion investment commitment” from Saudi Arabia.

In January, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pledged a $600 billion investment in the U.S. during Trump’s first phone call with a foreign leader as president. The White House is mulling over renaming the body of water to the “Arabian Gulf,” a move that will be well-received by Saudi Arabia and other Arab allies of the U.S. Trump has close business ties with Saudi Arabia, with his company revealing the multimillion-dollar Trump Tower Jeddah project in December. Additionally, Trump has hosted Saudi-backed golf tournaments and events at his clubs, and an investment fund linked to his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has received $2 billion from Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. Kushner has been advising White House officials on negotiations with Arab leaders ahead of Trump’s Middle East trip, particularly on normalizing ties with Israel.

The weapons deal could potentially be part of a broader agreement in which Saudi Arabia announces normalization with Israel, a move long sought by the U.S. Currently, Trump and his associates prioritize deals that generate profits, regardless of any human rights concerns stemming from the Saudi regime. This story has been updated.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has put a hold on all political appointments at the Department of Justice until Attorney General Pam Bondi provides clarification on Qatar’s $400 million luxury plane gift to Donald Trump. Schumer plans to make the announcement on the Senate floor on Tuesday morning, marking the first time he has imposed a blanket hold on presidential nominees. He also intends to press the DOJ’s Foreign Agents Registration Act unit to disclose any Qatari foreign agents in the U.S. who could benefit Trump or his businesses, possibly referencing Bondi’s past role as a Qatar lobbyist.

Schumer seeks details on the deal’s impact, including its effect on an existing contract with Boeing to supply planes for Air Force One. He aims to block politicization within the Department of Justice until the public learns the truth about the deal. Trump has defended the jet gift by citing similar actions by past presidents, although the gift will likely necessitate costly modifications to meet Air Force One standards, ultimately burdening taxpayers.

In essence, the plane “gift” is viewed as a bribe, particularly given Trump’s business deal to construct a luxury golf resort in Qatar. Schumer’s action comes amidst numerous ethical concerns in the Trump administration that did not prompt holds on nominees previously.

Joe Biden’s cognitive decline was evident in the final months of his presidential campaign, with new accounts from his staffers revealing an internal cover-up of his diminishing mental acuity as early as 2023. Axios’s national political correspondent Alex Thompson and CNN host Jake Tapper’s upcoming book, “Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again,” provides detailed insights into the chaos surrounding the end of Biden’s presidency.

The book discloses attempts to shield Biden’s staff from his decline, with one senior aide expressing regret over enabling his run for re-election. The Democratic strategist labeled the situation an “abomination,” accusing Biden of stealing an election and highlighting his struggles with speeches and cognitive lapses. The book also reveals warnings from prominent Democrats cautioning Biden about his capability to win the race and the repercussions of another Trump era.

The book features interviews with 200 individuals, shedding light on the challenges within Biden’s team and the concerns about his mental acuity. Despite the revelations, Biden continues to deny claims of mental decline.

The Trump administration’s decision to allow white South African “refugees” entry into the U.S. while ending temporary protected status for Afghans has sparked controversy. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem cited improved conditions in Afghanistan as grounds for ending TPS, jeopardizing the legal status of 9,000 Afghans in the U.S. Biden’s extension of TPS to Afghans following the Taliban’s takeover has been reversed, raising concerns for those facing potential persecution upon return.

The decision to prioritize white South African “refugees” over other asylum-seekers has drawn criticism, with questions raised about the policy’s racial implications. The move has left Afghan refugees feeling betrayed, especially those who aided the U.S. military during its presence in Afghanistan.

Two individuals claiming to be Trump appointees were denied entry to the U.S. Copyright Office, raising questions about their legitimacy. The incident occurred following the firing of several officials, including the director of the Copyright Office, leading to speculations about the agency’s operations and the rationale behind the dismissals.

Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency venture has garnered attention and criticism for potential ethical and legal concerns. The competition to dine with the president at his private golf club through a cryptocurrency scheme has raised questions about influence peddling and circumventing campaign finance regulations. Critics view Trump’s meme coin as a means of personal gain rather than advancing public interest.

Ben Shapiro and other conservative figures have condemned Trump’s cryptocurrency activities, questioning their alignment with America’s best interests. The controversial nature of Trump’s financial ventures, including accepting gifts like a luxury jet from Qatar, has raised concerns about ethical violations and potential conflicts of interest.