The White House called for a mending of ties between U.S. allies Saudi Arabia and Qatar on Monday. ( NICHOLAS KAMM / AFP/GETTY IMAGES )WASHINGTON—This was going to be Donald Trump’s “infrastructure week.” Trump’s administration was going to be a mediator between Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Saudi Arabia closed its border with its tiny but wealthy neighbour of 2.5 million. “So good to see the Saudi Arabia visit with the King and 50 countries already paying off. The Pentagon praised Qatar for its “enduring commitment to regional security.”But Spicer acknowledged that Trump’s tweets are “official statements,” and the damage was done.

Source: thestar June 07, 2017 00:00 UTC