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Trump’s Saudi achievement is front-page news

President Donald Trump walks with Saudi King Salman during a welcome ceremony at the Royal Terminal of King Khalid International Airport, Saturday, May 20, 2017, in Riyadh.
President Donald Trump walks with Saudi King Salman during a welcome ceremony at the Royal Terminal of King Khalid International Airport, Saturday, May 20, 2017, in Riyadh. AP

Do we all have to remain so one-sided in our political opinions? I was shocked to see the Avalos murder verdict on the front page of the Herald and the Trump/Saudi arms and fight against Isis et al agreement relegated to page 10A. This is a spectacular achievement for America and our president.

Everyone of us should be supportive of his efforts to bring together world leaders for a common goal. More jobs, fairer trade agreements and friendly interaction among countries is important for all. Negative rhetoric of both political sides is not helpful for either. People are sick of it!

For once, the red carpet entrance is meaningful. Saudi King Salman had it rolled out for President Trump! God bless him and his country and God bless America!

Barbara Parkman

Bradenton

This story was originally published May 26, 2017 at 11:34 AM with the headline "Trump’s Saudi achievement is front-page news."

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