Defying Congress, Trump sets $8 billion-plus in weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE

Defying Congress, Trump sets $8 billion-plus in weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE

Reuters - Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump, declaring a national emergency because of tensions with Iran, swept aside objections from Congress on Friday to complete the sale of over $8 billion worth of weapons to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan. The Trump administration …

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