Just a day into his Gulf tour, United States President Donald Trump’s agenda for his first foreign visit since taking office is clear – it is all about the money, said observers. 

Shortly after arriving in Riyadh on Tuesday (May 13), Trump already secured a US$600 billion investment pledge that included a massive US$142 billion arms deal from Saudi Arabia.

Like his first presidency in 2017 – when he struck up warm ties with the Saudi ruling family, Trump picked the kingdom for his first major overseas trip.