President Donald Trump landed in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to begin an official visit to the Middle East, a major international trip during which he and his diplomats will continue pushing for peace between Russia and Ukraine and in the Gaza Strip.

The Trump family’s business ties to the Middle East have more than tripled since the president’s first term in office, a CNN a tally of the deals has found – including a slew of new projects announced since he reclaimed the White House.

President Donald Trump kicks off the first major international trip of his second term Tuesday in a region where his family business has grown significantly in recent months, presenting his administration with more potential conflicts of interest than ever.

President Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia for the first stop of his multi-nation trip, as Syria’s new leadership signals interest in talks to restore relations between the two countries.

The White House has called Trump’s visit a “historic return to the Middle East” but Israel is once again not on the itinerary.

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Investors eye more trade deals, updates from President Trump’s trip to the Middle East and fresh consumer inflation data after U.S. stocks soared Monday as investors celebrated major progress on U.S.-China trade talks.

Witkoff has embraced untraditional tactics and defied some conservatives as the administration seeks quick wins in the Middle East. Now his strategy is being put to the test.