text: Trump doing a good job strengthening our ties to Saudi Arabia, our most important ally in the Middle East along with Israel. A lot of people were opposed to the arms deal with Saudi Arabia which started with Obama but was often challenged because of the role of Saudi citizens in 9-11 and the role of the Saudi's in funding terrorist groups. Saudi's  have provided vital air fields for the US as well as intelligence in the region. I recall debating people who objected to ties with Saudi Arabia on this board because of its Islamic fundamentalism and connections to funding terrorists. We are pinning our chances for success in this relationship on young (early 30's) Prince Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud. The Prince favors the westernization of the country and a buildup of its military. We will also support him in the war in Yemen against Houthi proxies of Iran. Republicans are chafing a little on this because they feel these developments are happening without congressional input.