Donald Trump during his speech, made a resonant statement about relations with the Saudi leadership. The US President stressed that partners are forced to show greater loyalty. His words sparked a broad media discussion.
Trump's harsh rhetoric
In a public speech, US President Donald Trump used harsh language about the Prince of Saudi Arabia. According to him, the Saudi leadership «didn't think they'd have to behave like this» before, but now they are forced to change the tone of communication.
The Prince of Saudi Arabia didn't think he would have to kiss my arse. He really didn't think so. Now he has to be polite to me.
Trump said that the US position had changed and that partners should show more loyalty. Such rhetoric towards allies is atypical for diplomatic relations.
Reaction to the statement
Trump's words provoked an active reaction in the media and political circles. Many experts noted that such a statement could affect further contacts between Washington and Riyadh.
The political environment is discussing the possible consequences of the US change of tone. There are suggestions of a correction in foreign policy towards Saudi Arabia.
Context.
The United States and Saudi Arabia remain strategic partners in the areas of security and power engineers. Tensions between the countries periodically arise over oil prices, defence cooperation and geopolitical interests.
Trump's latest statement may affect the future nature of relations between the two countries.
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