May 18, 2017 - Politics & Policy

How foreign countries are covering Trump ahead of his visit

Ahead of President Trump's first foreign trip tomorrow, here's how newspapers from the four countries he's visiting are covering the Trump news:

Israel

Jerusalem Post: Analysis: Six reasons Trump's visit appears to be jinxed

Haaretz: The Israeli right's love affair with Trump goes from ecstasy to agony

Italy

La Stampa: That "madman" strategy in which Donald Trump tries to defend itself

Il Messaggero: Russiagate, Trump threatens the state prosecution. And Putin defends

Belgium

De Morgen: How Likely is it that Trump is impeached?

De Standaard: Trump sues over 'witch hunt'

Saudi Arabia:

Al-Haya: Trump campaign conducted 18 undisclosed phone calls with the Russians

Al-Watan: Trump anxiously awaits the end of the issue of Russian "interference" in his campaign

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