The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2199 - Trump’s Saudi TRIUMPH
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May 14, 2025 
Former President Donald Trump shares insights from his significant trip to Saudi Arabia, where he aimed to reshape Middle Eastern dynamics through economic partnerships. He underscores the importance of prioritizing commerce over diplomatic ideologies, contrasting his realist approach with Joe Biden's focus on democracy and human rights. Trump also critiques past interventions in the region, touching on U.S. foreign policy complexities and the implications for Israel and Iran. The conversation delves into economic policies, tariff impacts, and the significance of Middle Eastern alliances.
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Commerce Over Ideology in Middle East
- President Trump focuses on commerce over ideology in the Middle East to foster stability and peace.
- He recognizes that democracy may not be feasible in some Middle Eastern countries due to cultural differences.
Praise for Mohammed bin Salman
- Trump praises Mohammed bin Salman for modernizing Saudi Arabia and changing its trajectory.
- He rejects Western interventionism, emphasizing local leadership in Middle Eastern transformations.
Trump's Realist Approach to Middle East
- Trump rejects Wilsonian interventionism and supports realism: negotiating based on national interests.
- Western involvement built much of Saudi Arabia's economic infrastructure, contradicting claims of purely local development.
