Trump Vetoes Resolutions Seeking to Block Arms Sales to Gulf Allies

Trump vetoes joint resolutions from Congress that sought to block arm sales to Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. over the countries’ role in the Yemen conflict

WASHINGTON—President Trump vetoed joint resolutions from Congress that sought to block arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, calling them an “ill-conceived” effort to undermine important global partnerships.

In a statement to Congress on Wednesday, Mr. Trump vetoed the three resolutions on the basis that they “weaken America’s global competitiveness and damage the important relationships we share with our allies and partners.”

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