The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Prsident Trump just approved a major nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, and it’s not just a civilian nuclear program.
Here’s the story:
President Trump has formally approved a landmark agreement with Saudi Arabia that will provide the country with a civilian nuclear program and potentially open the door to uranium enrichment in the kingdom’s territory.
The new deal, which would last 30 years, is estimated to be worth tens of billions of dollars. It is designed to give American companies a central role in developing Saudi Arabia’s nuclear infrastructure while shutting out other foreign competitors.
A key provision of the new accord would have American companies build an uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia if a joint U.S.-Saudi study determines such a step would be warranted.
Yet the deal, which is expected to be submitted to Congress for review in the coming days, is certain to prove controversial among many lawmakers who oppose the spread of nuclear technology in the volatile Middle East.
The accord will be difficult for lawmakers to block because doing so would require a joint resolution and a two-thirds majority vote to override a potential presidential veto.
Wow. Didn’t see this coming. I’m not sure how I feel about this, and it will be interesting to see how many Republicans oppose this accord and join Democrats to try and block it.