Trump Really is a President of Peace and Economic Prosperity, By Chris Knight (Florida)

While my father-in-law, Charles Taylor, takes a dig at Trump's diet in his piece today, I focus on geopolitics. Donald Trump's presidency, often marked by controversy and unconventional policies, stands out for its focus on reshaping America's role in the world. While his critics frequently point to his brash style and unorthodox methods, there's a compelling argument to be made that Trump's approach to foreign policy has been one of peace and prosperity. Unlike his predecessors, who often relied on military intervention and ideological wars, Trump embraced a diplomacy-first mindset, one that valued alliances, economic deals, and peace over conflict.

Take his trip to Riyadh, for instance, where he addressed the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum. Trump's speech there wasn't just another diplomatic engagement, it was a moment that encapsulated his vision for international relations. In his remarks, he didn't come to lecture or impose Western ideals. Instead, he celebrated Saudi Arabia's transformation, praising its leadership and the vision of the people who built the nation. His words were a direct critique of the so-called "nation builders" who had wasted trillions in failed interventions across the Middle East, particularly in Iraq and Afghanistan. Trump made it clear that the true progress in the region had come not from foreign intervention, but from the countries themselves, led by local leaders who knew their people and their land.

Trump's foreign policy was never about imposing a one-size-fits-all vision. Instead, he seemed to believe in empowering nations to shape their futures as they saw fit. This stands in stark contrast to the interventionist policies that have often defined U.S. actions abroad. Trump's focus was not on telling countries how to govern but on forging partnerships where America could play a role in fostering peace and prosperity through cooperation, not coercion.

His administration brokered historic agreements, such as the Abraham Accords, which normalised relations between Israel and several Arab nations. These diplomatic victories weren't achieved through military pressure or ideological force. Instead, they were the result of thoughtful negotiations and a genuine desire to create stability in a volatile region. In fact, Trump's role in the Middle East wasn't limited to his alliances with Saudi Arabia; his administration also took significant steps to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions through economic sanctions and diplomatic pressure. When he spoke in Riyadh, he was clear about his intentions with Iran, offering them a chance at a better future if they abandoned their radical policies. The message was simple: peace was on the table, but aggression would be met with "maximum pressure."

But Trump's foreign policy wasn't just about punishing adversaries. It was about finding solutions. One of his most significant achievements was brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, two nuclear-armed nations with a history of conflict. Rather than escalating the situation, Trump used his skills as a negotiator, qualities he honed in the business world, to help the leaders of both countries come to the table. His approach wasn't to threaten or intimidate; it was to find common ground, focusing on trade rather than conflict. As Trump put it, "Let's not trade nuclear missiles, let's trade the things that you make so beautifully." In that moment, he demonstrated that diplomacy, even in the most tense situations, could replace military force.

Critics of Trump often accuse him of being too simplistic in his view of foreign policy, yet his strategy had a remarkable clarity to it. Where others saw a world of complicated alliances and endless conflict, Trump saw opportunities for partnerships that could lead to real, tangible results. He rejected the idea that America should intervene in every global conflict. Instead, he focused on protecting American interests while allowing other nations the space to thrive and govern as they saw fit. His words about the U.S. military were particularly telling: while the U.S. military had grown stronger under his leadership, he made it clear that its purpose was deterrence, not intervention.

There's no denying that Trump's foreign policy was far from conventional. He wasn't interested in nation-building or creating democratic systems where they didn't exist. Instead, he embraced a form of diplomacy that worked with existing powers and cultures, forging agreements based on mutual benefit. And when necessary, he showed strength, but never with the intention of domination, always with the goal of maintaining peace.

His legacy in foreign policy may still be unfolding, but the principles he set in motion, of negotiation, strength through partnership, and peace over military action, have already reshaped America's relationships with the world. Trump has demonstrated that real leadership doesn't always mean waging war; sometimes it's about knowing when to stand firm and when to extend a hand. In his own words, "My greatest hope is to be a peacemaker, a unifier. I don't like war."

In a time when the U.S. seems to be caught between endless conflicts and ideological battles, Trump's vision offers a different path, one where America leads not by force, but by fostering relationships based on respect, mutual interests, and the shared goal of creating a more peaceful, prosperous world.

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"The era of endless wars is over, and President Trump is offering a new vision built on strength, peace, and results.

Standing on stage in Riyadh, Trump opened the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum with a powerful tribute to his longtime friend, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The tone was clear from the start: this wasn't routine diplomacy—it was the foundation of a powerful alliance.

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"What a great place, but more importantly, what great people," he said, addressing the Saudi Royal Family.

Turning to the Crown Prince, Trump spoke from the heart.

"I want to thank his royal highness the Crown Prince for that incredible introduction," he said.

"He's an incredible man. I've known him a long time now. There is nobody like him! Thank you very much. Appreciate it very much, my friend."

It's a partnership that's already delivered billions in investment, historic peace deals, and a united stance against terrorism.

Now, Trump is back, reaffirming his commitment to a relationship that's reshaping the Middle East.

But Trump didn't stop at celebration of alliances.

He took direct aim at the foreign policy elites who failed the region for decades.

As he praised Saudi Arabia's historic transformation, he issued a scathing rebuke of the interventionist mindset that defined U.S. policy for years.

The heat was scorching.

"It is crucial for the wider world to know this great transformation has not come from western interventionalists or flying people in beautiful planes giving you lectures on how to live and how to govern your own affairs."

He laid bare the legacy of failure.

"No, the gleaming marvels of Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, were not created by the so-called nation builders, Neocons or liberal nonprofits like those who spent trillions and trillions of dollars failing to develop Kabul, Baghdad, so many other cities."

Instead, Trump credited the people who live there, who built their countries without lectures or occupation.

"...the people that are right here. The people that have lived here all their lives, developing their own sovereign countries, pursuing their own unique visions, and charting their own destinies in their own way."

He made sure no one missed the lesson.

"In the end the so-called nation builders wrecked far more nations than they built and the interventionalists were intervening in complex societies that they didn't understand themselves. They told you how to do it but they had no idea how to do it themselves."

And the key to real progress?

"Peace, prosperity and progress came not from a radical rejection of your heritage but rather from embracing your national traditions and embracing that same heritage that you love so dearly."

In the crowd, Crown Prince MBS and Elon Musk applauded, signaling a shared understanding of what it took to rebuild the region on their own terms.

Then came the shocker: Trump extended an unexpected olive branch to one of America's oldest adversaries—Iran.

But it wasn't just a plea. It was an ultimatum.

"I'm here today not merely to condemn the past chaos of Iran's leaders, but to offer them a new path and a much better path toward a far better and more hopeful future," he said.

Trump made it clear this wasn't about grudges. It was about giving Iran a chance to turn the page.

"I have never believed in having permanent enemies. I'm different than a lot of people think. I don't like permanent enemies," he explained.

"As I've shown repeatedly, I have voted to end past conflicts and form new partnerships for a more stable world, even if our differences might be very profound, which they are in the case of Iran."

Then came the line that flipped the room: "I want to make a deal with Iran."

But what if Iran chooses terror over peace?

Trump made the stakes crystal clear. "We will have no choice but to inflict MASSIVE maximum pressure, drive Iranian exports to zero, like I did before."

"They were a virtually bankrupt country because of what I did. They had no money for terror, they had no money for Hamas or Hezbollah."

And then the bottom line: "Iran will never have a nuclear weapon."

The choice is simple. Peace—or total economic collapse.

The most revealing moment of the night didn't come during a foreign policy rundown.

It came when Trump let the world in on what actually drives him.

This was the line he dropped that will define his legacy: "As I said in my inaugural address, my greatest hope is to be a peacemaker, a unifier. I don't like war."

And this wasn't just talk. He shared a story that the media barely mentioned—one that revealed how his philosophy plays out in practice.

"Just days ago, my administration successfully brokered a historic ceasefire to stop the escalating violence between India and Pakistan."

Two nuclear powers. Centuries of tension. And how did Trump stop it?

Not with aircraft carriers. With trade. Art of the Deal.

"I said, 'Fellas, come on. Let's make a deal. Let's do some trading. Let's not trade nuclear missiles, let's trade the things that you make so beautifully.'"

That one line said everything about his approach: strong enough to demand results, smart enough to deescalate without bloodshed.

"They both have very powerful, strong leaders, good leaders, smart leaders. It all stopped. Hopefully, it will remain that way, but it all stopped."

While other leaders gave speeches, Trump made phone calls—and brought peace to the brink of war.

As he wrapped up, Trump delivered one final message—not just to the room in Riyadh, but to the entire world.

It was a declaration of intent for the great American future.

"As president of the United States, my preference will always be for peace and partnership, whenever those outcomes can be achieved."

And then he addressed the legacy of those who came before him—the ones who used American power not to protect freedom, but to enforce ideology.

"In recent years, far too many American presidents have been afflicted with the notion that it's our job to look into the souls of foreign leaders and use U.S. policy to dispense justice for their sins."

He called out the addiction to military might.

"They loved using our very powerful military, and now it's really the most powerful it's ever been."

But for Trump, that power is a deterrent, not a tool of destruction.

War is easy. Peace takes courage. And that's the path he's choosing for America."