President Trump Visits Qatar, Secures $200B Boeing Aircraft Deal

President Donald Trump recently visited Qatar, marking the first visit by a sitting U.S. president in 20 years, where he met with Qatar's monarch and announced a landmark Boeing aircraft order exceeding $200 billion, the largest in the company's history. During this Middle East tour, Trump also pledged to lift sanctions on Syria and met with its interim president, signaling a shift in U.S. policy aimed at facilitating Syria's transition. The U.S. and Qatar agreed to enhance security cooperation and trade relations, including Qatar's letter of intent to purchase the U.S. MQ-9 'Ripper' drone. However, the visit has drawn criticism from figures like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who warned about Qatar's past ties to terrorism amid Trump's plan to replace Air Force One with a jet from the Qatari royal fleet. This complex mix of diplomatic engagement and domestic political caution highlights ongoing debates about U.S. alliances and national security concerns in the Middle East.