Gingrich Critiques Media Response to Trump’s Middle East Trip

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich criticized the corporate media for overlooking the economic and national security advantages discussed by President Donald Trump during his recent speech in the Middle East, as aired on “Jesse Watters Primetime.” Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia led to a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, where they agreed on an investment deal worth approximately $600 billion. Watters questioned Gingrich about why major media outlets failed to highlight these significant agreements, including Trump’s proposal to lift sanctions on Syria.

Gingrich remarked, “The New York Times, the Washington Post, and other major networks start each day thinking, ‘What narrow, sneaky angle can we take on Trump?’ They completely fail to recognize, as usual, that this is typical behavior for them, even earning Pulitzer Prizes for their misrepresentation. The stronger ties between Qatar and Saudi Arabia will isolate Iran effectively.”

He added, “Syria, which was previously aligned with Russia and Iran, is now moving into our orbit. Trump is emphasizing the importance of business, investment, and military action in his speech. I would argue that it’s quite historic, as it lays the groundwork for a new relationship in the region.”

Trump plans to remain in the Middle East for the remainder of the week, with stops in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar following his time in Saudi Arabia. The investment deal signed with the Saudi Crown Prince is expected to lead to additional agreements with the UAE and Qatar.

Prior to the visit, the White House had announced a commitment from the UAE of nearly $1.4 trillion in investments over ten years in U.S. infrastructure, including AI, semiconductors, energy, and manufacturing. Furthermore, Qatari officials gained attention after Trump reportedly provided a $400 million Boeing jet.

The Trump administration has been proactive in pursuing foreign investments amidst ongoing trade tensions, particularly concerning tariffs with other nations. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent noted in a May interview that discussions are ongoing with 17 countries regarding securing deals. He also mentioned that recent talks with China related to the tariff disputes have shown “substantial progress.”