Trump’s Pledge to the Middle East: No More ‘Lectures on How to Live’

At a grand event in Saudi Arabia, President Trump called for U.S. foreign policy reform during a speech at an investment conference in Riyadh, rejecting decades of interventionist policies and criticizing past leaders for actions that deepened conflict. He warned against "nation builders" and interventionalists whose efforts caused unnecessary harm, urging Middle Eastern nations to shape their own destinies. However, his message faces strong opposition as U.S. actions in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Gaza continue to spark criticism from monarchists, dissidents, and many within the Arab world who view Western involvement with growing skepticism.