Saudis Have a Red Carpet Ready for Trump, and a Steep Wish-List
- Kingdom’s leaders have hailed new era after frost with Obama
- But from Syria to Yemen, U.S. policy may not meet Saudi hopes
What to Expect When Trump Visits Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia is putting on a show for Donald Trump on his first overseas trip as U.S. president. Muslim leaders will assemble in Riyadh, and there’ll be an exhibition of classic American cars as well as sports matches and concerts. An online clock counts down the seconds until the big day.
Behind the pageantry are high expectations that won’t be easy to meet.