Trump Says Arab Leaders Accused Qatar of Funding Extremism
- Saudi-led alliance cut ties with Qatar in unprecedented row
- White House said Monday Trump wanted to defuse the crisis
Saudi-Led Alliance Cuts Ties With Qatar
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President Donald Trump said Mideast leaders he met last month accused Qatar of financing extremism, remarks that analysts say may deepen Doha’s isolation as it faces unprecedented punitive measures from a Saudi-led alliance.
“During my recent trip to the Middle East I stated that there can no longer be funding of Radical Ideology,” Trump said on Twitter Tuesday. “Leaders pointed to Qatar - look!”