This matter is basically settled. At a press conference, White House Press Secretary Levitt laid out the facts to the GCC sheikhdoms.
She said that President Trump intends to urge Arab nations to cover the costs of U.S. military actions against Iran, and added that this idea comes directly from the president himself.
He is demanding "war ransom" payments in the tens of trillions of dollars from Arab "allies"—starting at $5 trillion—to keep the war going.
If you want the conflict to continue, pay up! Covering U.S. military expenses through Arab countries is far simpler than going through congressional approval.
If you want the conflict to stop, pay up! If the sheikhs refuse to pay, then it simply won't happen.
This "exit mechanism" (a graceful way down) comes across so smoothly.
There's nothing that can't be solved with money.
One can't help but admire Trump's financial acumen.
This isn't some sudden whim—it reflects his deep-seated understanding of these oil-rich rulers.
After all, they're accustomed to paying.
During his first term, he described Gulf states as abundant sources of revenue, calling them "money trees."
In his second term, he received even more lavish gifts. Qatar sent him a luxurious Boeing presidential aircraft—without blinking an eye.
Now, with U.S. military casualties and war damages mounting, using their money or oil to pay for it is entirely natural and reasonable.
Such a situation truly poses no challenge for Trump.
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