A Look Back: Trump's 2025 Riyadh Speech and a Vision of a Terrorism-Free Middle East

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – A short video clip circulating on social media offers a unique perspective on a speech delivered by former US President Donald Trump at the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum in 2025. The video, posted by Latinus_us, shows a segment of Trump's address where he expressed optimism about the region's future, envisioning a time when terrorism and extremism would be eliminated. "Hace 8 años, me encontraba en esta sala y anhelaba un futuro en el que las naciones de esta región expulsarían a las fuerzas del terrorismo y el extremismo," the author wrote in the video's description, translating to "Eight years ago, I was in this room and longed for a future where the nations of this region would expel the forces of terrorism and extremism." The video's brevity makes it difficult to fully capture the nuances of Trump's speech, but it serves as a poignant reminder of the hopes and aspirations surrounding the event. The video's popularity, with nearly 10,000 views in less than 24 hours, underscores the enduring interest in Trump's pronouncements and their relevance to ongoing geopolitical discussions.