Jordanian King Tells Trump Nation Will Accept 2000 Children From Gaza

President Donald Trump and Jordan’s King Abdullah II met at the White House on Tuesday where the king announced intentions for Jordan to accept 2000 children from Gaza. 

The Details: Abdullah is the first Middle East leader to meet with Trump since he declared intentions for the US to take control of Gaza. Jordan has historically opposed accepting displaced Palestinians.

Key Quotes: Addressing his plans for the Gaza Strip, Trump said, “with the United States being in control of that piece of land…you’re going to have stability in the Middle East.” He also said the U.S. will not “buy anything, we’re going to have it and we’re going to keep it and we’re going to make sure there’s peace.” Trump mentioned that “we contribute a lot of money to Jordan and to Egypt, by the way. A lot to both. But I don’t have to threaten that, I think we’re above that.” Addressing Trump, Abdullah said, “I finally see somebody who can take us across the finish line to bring stability, peace and prosperity to all of us in the region,”

How the Media Covered It: Politico (Lean Left bias) described Abdullah as “flattering [Trump] by suggesting the president could be a historic peacemaker.” Washington Times (Lean Right) reported Trump’s quotes from the conversation, ending with his remarks that this is an “economic development at a very large scale.” The Jerusalem Post (Center) focused on Abdullah’s response to the meeting, including his post on X calling it “constructive.”