Trump: My relationship with Saudi Arabia is excellent... and the Kingdom is heading towards a promising future

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US President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that he enjoys an excellent relationship with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, expressing his optimism about the future of the Kingdom, saying that it is “moving towards a promising future.”

Trump's statement came during a brief conversation with reporters in the White House garden, before heading to an election rally. He said: "I have a wonderful relationship with Saudi Arabia. And Saudi Arabia will be very good."

A video clip of the statement was published on news accounts on the “X” platform, including the “Vitox Network” account, which allowed the US President’s statements to be widely circulated.

Trump's speech comes in light of regional developments and security tensions related to the threats facing the Kingdom and the region, while the US President previously expressed positions supportive of Saudi Arabia, praising its defense capabilities, and also described previous attacks targeting the Kingdom as a "terrible thing."

Trump reiterates the strength of US-Saudi relations, noting on various occasions the importance of the partnership between the two countries and his relationship with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

In his latest statement, Trump did not provide additional details about what he meant by saying Saudi Arabia “would be very good,” nor did he link the phrase to a specific action or announcement.