The Daily
Monday, May 22, 2017
May 22, 2017
Peter Baker discusses President Trump's recent trip to Saudi Arabia, highlighting the attempts of the Saudis to please him. President Trump's speech to Muslim leaders in Saudi Arabia is analyzed, noting both positive and negative aspects. Mark Mazzetti investigates the mysterious deaths in China, revealing the intentional undermining of US spying operations by the Chinese government. The chapter also explores the impact on the US-China relationship and the state of the United States' espionage program in China.
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- President Trump called for unity against extremism in his speech to Muslim leaders in Saudi Arabia.
- The Chinese government intentionally crippled US spying operations by killing or imprisoning CIA informants, causing long-term damage to the US espionage program in China.
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President Trump's Speech in Saudi Arabia
During his visit to Saudi Arabia, President Trump gave a speech to leaders of the Muslim world, calling for unity against extremism. He acknowledged the efforts of Muslim countries in fighting terrorism and emphasized that they must continue to deny sanctuary to terrorists on their soil. While he pivoted away from his campaign rhetoric of a Muslim ban, he challenged these countries to make a genuine effort in eliminating extremism. The speech was seen as a mixed message, reaching out to Muslim leaders while also urging them to take more effective action against terrorism.
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