SAUDI ARABIA Does speech show better or worse side of Trump?

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During a speech in Saudi Arabia, President Trump encouraged Muslim nations to fight “Islamic extremism.”

The Saudis and other world leaders have Trump’s number. Simply flatter the man-child and he will give you whatever. Marty Martin

This will be a much better trip than President Obama’s apology tour where he was in a dither because he felt the USA was overbearing and not humble enough. He no doubt had good intentions, but we all know that good intentions aren’t good enough. Peter Siano Sr.

All those promises on the campaign trail and strong language only to watch him bow to convention when he is faced with the reality of the problems.

Meanwhile, his admirers, who continually gloss over the gross inconsistencies from his campaign rhetoric to his current actions, look on thinking the emperor actually has on clothes. Mark Smith

This is the kind of leader we need. One who goes into the heart of Islam and calls it out. Ben Bailey