Trump demands 20% income from Arab nations for defense

According to reports from the New York Times and Der Spiegel, Trump stated in a phone interview that the US could act as guardian of the Middle East in exchange for 20% of regional income. The demand draws comparison to an existing agreement with Kuwait, where a portion of oil revenues goes to the US and UK. Trump's approach is framed as a revenue-generating strategy, possibly linked to pressuring Arab states through a deal with Iran.