(3 Minutes Read)
Trump, speaking beside Saudi officials and business leaders, said the crown prince had asked him to “do something very powerful” in Sudan. “I settled eight wars,” Trump declared, before describing Sudan as “crazy and out of control,” adding that his administration would now “start working” on the issue.
President Donald Trump has responded positively to Saudi Arabia’s crown prince’s wish to help end Sudan’s devastating civil war, raising the prospect of new US involvement in a conflict that has already claimed more than 40,000 lives.
The comments came during the US–Saudi Investment Forum, where Trump described Sudan as a crisis he had not initially planned to address but now views as a priority for Riyadh and its regional allies.
Trump, speaking beside Saudi officials and business leaders, said the crown prince had asked him to “do something very powerful” in Sudan. “I settled eight wars,” Trump declared, before describing Sudan as “crazy and out of control,” adding that his administration would now “start working” on the issue.
Read Also:
https://trendsnafrica.com/saudi-arabia-suggests-trump-mediation-to-end-war-in-sudan/
Trump has frequently promoted his foreign-policy record and has openly expressed interest in receiving a Nobel Peace Prize. His remarks Tuesday signal he may be preparing to position potential Sudan engagement as another example of US’S leadership though what concrete steps will follow remains unclear.
