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'Massive corruption' and 'skewing our national interest:' Understanding Trump's Middle East approach - Velshi - MS NOW
Since returning to office, Trump has taken on a major role in the Middle East, from brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza to deepening ties with Saudi Arabia. Former Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes calls out Trump's "massive corruption" in cozying up to "these rich, totalitarian or autocratic leaders in the Gulf."
Former State Department Senior Advisor for Arab-Israeli Relations Aaron David Miller says that while the ceasefire is a major achievement, "building a bridge to a broader Israeli-Palestinian peace is going to be a very hard lift." - Aired on 12/27/2025.