Wed May 14 05:43:03 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**Trump Declares New Era in US Foreign Policy: Deals Over Ideals**

**RIYADH, Saudi Arabia** – In a stark departure from traditional US foreign policy, President Donald Trump has signaled a new era of prioritizing business deals and non-interference in the affairs of other nations, particularly in the Middle East. Speaking in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, Trump lauded the country’s modernization efforts and emphasized a future defined by commerce rather than conflict.

Trump explicitly rejected the concept of nation-building and the emphasis on human rights, principles that have often guided previous US administrations. He expressed strong approval of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and indicated a willingness to deepen relationships with leaders and movements that past US presidents had approached with caution.

“The so-called nation builders wrecked far more nations than they built and the interventionists were intervening in complex societies that they did not even understand themselves,” Trump stated, criticizing past administrations’ focus on dispensing justice for the “sins” of foreign leaders.

This new approach involves a shift in priorities, with the Trump administration focusing on economic partnerships and common interests. State Department deputy spokesman Tommy Pigott defended the approach, stating that it prioritizes American interests and allows for the pursuit of mutual goals.

The implications of this shift are already evident. While de-emphasizing human rights concerns in nations like Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Syria, the Trump administration has criticized traditional allies like Germany.

Despite potential controversy, Trump’s approach has garnered some support, even from across the aisle. Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire expressed optimism about the opportunity to keep Iran and Russia out of Syria through strategic engagement.

As a tangible outcome of this new approach, the White House announced $600 billion in investment commitments from Saudi Arabia, signaling a willingness to prioritize economic gains and forge new partnerships, even with profound differences, for a more stable world. Trump concluded, “I am willing to end past conflicts and forge new partnerships for a better and more stable world, even if our differences may be profound.”

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