On the first high-stakes overseas trip of his historic second term — to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates — Mr. Trump deployed his star power and political skills to secure more than $3 trillion in investments and economic commitments for the United States. Mr. Trump’s bold leadership, boundless energy and unmatched swagger represent a stark contrast with our former feeble president, who made Americans wince every time he took a step or uttered a word. We always wondered whether President Biden would stay awake through a speech, wander off or announce to the world that he had to go to bed.
On Mr. Biden’s foreign trips, the goal was to avoid international embarrassment. When Mr. Trump travels to foreign lands, the goal is to put big wins on the board for America. This dynamic president isn’t making news only on important investments in the countries he visits. Just last week, Mr. Trump announced that his administration would drop sanctions on Syria to give it a chance to prosper peacefully. He also announced that a nuclear deal with Iran was in close range, thanks to sustained direct negotiations. Make no mistake about it: The Trump doctrine is on full display. This president is fearless in thinking outside the box on foreign policy to get better outcomes for America and the world.
