Trump Lifts Syria Sanctions, Secures $600B Saudi Deal in Middle East Trip

Trump Lifts Syria Sanctions, Secures $600b Saudi Deal In Middle East Trip

Donald Trump just did what Donald Trump does best — shook up the international stage like it’s a Vegas grand opening.

On his whirlwind return trip to the Middle East, Trump brought his signature “America First” energy straight to the sand-swept capitals of Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Spoiler: it wasn’t subtle.

In true Trump fashion, he didn’t show up empty-handed — or empty-jetted. The former (and possibly future) president walked away with a jaw-dropping $600 billion in deals from Saudi Arabia, including a massive $142 billion defense pact, according to The Guardian. That’s not just policy. That’s business — Trump style.

But that wasn’t even the biggest twist.

Trump dropped a diplomatic bombshell by lifting all U.S. sanctions on Syria, calling it a move for “stability and strength.” Critics say it rewards bad behavior. Trump says it’s about rebuilding. You can almost hear him saying, “Nobody knows Middle East peace like I do.”

Then came the AI chips — because nothing says global influence like semiconductors. Trump reportedly gave the green light for Nvidia and AMD to export advanced AI chips to both Saudi Arabia and the UAE, a dramatic shift from past U.S. policy (Time reports). Silicon Valley’s eyebrows? Fully raised.

Oh, and he’s nudging Iran for a new nuclear deal. “Play ball or face pressure,” is the message, according to Axios. Classic Trump — tough love with a side of sanctions.

The trip wasn’t all deal-making and diplomacy. Trump also helped secure the release of an Israeli-American hostage from Hamas — a win that even his critics found hard to ignore.

But hold the applause — ethics watchdogs are already buzzing about a $400 million private jet “gift” from Qatar. Axios notes the move has raised serious conflict-of-interest questions. Is it gratitude or a golden handcuff?

Either way, Trump is back in the spotlight, dominating headlines, dictating the terms, and redefining what a post-presidential power play looks like. Call it bold, call it brash — but you can’t call it boring.