Trump to Announce Gaza Aid Plan Ahead of Middle East Trip Marking First Major Foreign Visit of Second Term

President Donald Trump has announced he will make a "very big announcement" ahead of his upcoming trip to the Middle East next week. The trip will include visits to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, with Saudi Arabia being the first destination. This marks Trump's first major foreign trip of his second term, echoing his 2017 visit to Saudi Arabia. The announcement is expected to address the Gaza aid mechanism and is anticipated to coincide with major commercial and defense deals during the trip. Saudi King Abdullah has expressed optimism about Trump's visit, stating that he sees Trump as someone who can bring stability, peace, and prosperity to the region.