Trump is taking credit for Middle East deals that predate his presidency
The White House this week labeled President Donald Trump 'the dealmaker in chief,' claiming he has secured more than $2 trillion in investment agreements during his tour through oil-rich Middle Eastern monarchies.
As Air Force One touched down in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, the White House released daily lists of the dozens of deals that it said Trump had secured during his visits. But at least half a dozen of the contracts were announced before Trump even took office in January, according to a Washington Post review of the announcements.
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