US Promises F-35s to Saudis, Gets 'Vague' Promises in Return
While mainstream media frames this as a potential diplomatic win, it's a familiar script. The F-35, a crown jewel of US military tech, promised to a regime with a documented history in Yemen. Remember when the Biden administration paused arms sales to Saudi Arabia due to human rights concerns, only to quietly resume them? The pattern is clear: America's "diplomacy" often conflates arms sales with
influence. This isn't just about Trump; it's a bipartisan tradition. We send advanced war machines; they offer non-committal gestures. History suggests these 'vague pledges' rarely materialize into anything benefiting the American public, but they certainly boost the stock prices of defense contractors.