Trump departs for Middle East on tour to strengthen U.S. ties with Gulf States

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May 12 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump departed Monday for a four-day tour of the Middle East as he works to secure new investments for the United States and new progress on diplomatic issues, including a Gaza cease-fire. Trump's first state visit of his second term will begin Tuesday in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, where he will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the country's de facto leader. Saudi Arabia was also Trump's first state visit of his first term, as the White House

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