Trump phones Yemen's president but makes no pledge of support
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Trump spoke by phone with Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi on Sunday; al-Alimi requested US support for the government against the Houthis, but Trump made no pledge of military support, according to Reuters sources.
“For now, Trump has ruled out direct US attacks against the Houthis, despite appeals from his ally and benefactor Mohammed bin Salman. Saudi Arabia and MBS became a crucial source of new real estate and other deals for the Trump Organization while Trump was out of power”
* U.S. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP SPOKE VIA PHONE WITH YEMENI PRESIDENT RASHAD AL-ALIMI ON SUNDAY - FOUR SOURCES TO REUTERS * YEMEN'S PRESIDENT REQUESTED U.S. SUPPORT FOR GOVERNMENT AGAINST HOUTHIS, TRUMP MADE NO PLEDGE OF MILITARY SUPPORT -- TWO SOURCES TO REUTERS @reuters.com
Wow. This is *not* leadership. [NYTimes-gifted article]: Trump Gets Caught in a Dilemma Over a Saudi Plea for Military Help The president vacillated but decided on Sunday not to join Saudi Arabia, for now, in joint strikes against the Houthis in Yemen. But he also needs the kingdom’s cooperation in his war against Iran. By Helene CooperEric…
“For now, Trump has ruled out direct US attacks against the Houthis, despite appeals from his ally and benefactor Mohammed bin Salman. Saudi Arabia and MBS became a crucial source of new real estate and other deals for the Trump Organization while Trump was out of power” — my latest @theguardian.com
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Mohammed bin Salman Saudi Crown PrinceRashad al-Alimi President of Yemen (internationally recognized government)Houthis Yemeni armed movement, Iran-backedC
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