Nuclear Folly: Trump's Last Minute Deal Busting The erratic behavior of President Donald Trump has left many in the international community perplexed, but his latest move may have set a new standard for diplomatic clumsiness.
The nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, touted as a major achievement for the Trump administration, is now on shaky ground after the president unexpectedly attached preconditions that make its success almost impossible.
The 123 Agreement would have allowed the US to provide Saudi Arabia with civilian nuclear power infrastructure and equipment, subject to safeguards against nuclear proliferation.