Trump Meets Qatar Emir: 'Ceasefire' Thanks, Cluster Bomb Sales
According to The New Arab, Donald Trump briefly met with Qatar’s emir and prime minister on Air Force One, 'thanking them for helping secure the Gaza ceasefire deal.' This feel-good moment conveniently glosses over the fact that under his administration, the U.S. approved billions in arms sales to Gulf nations and Israel, directly fueling the very conflicts Qatar was allegedly brokering peace in.
For instance, in 2017 alone, the Trump administration notified Congress of roughly $70 billion in potential arms sales. It's fascinating, isn't it? One hand shakes for peace, while the other signs off on deals funding the next 'conflict.' The 'ceasefire' narrative, often devoid of sustained aid or lasting political solutions, becomes another photo op for officials who profit from both war and the
fleeting lulls between aggressions. One might ask: how many humanitarian disasters does it take before such 'thanks' ring hollow?