Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump suggested on Monday he might withhold U.S. aid to Jordan and Egypt if they refuse to accept Palestinian refugees displaced from Gaza.
The remarks come as Trump continues to push for a controversial plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza, a proposal that has drawn widespread criticism from Arab leaders and international organizations. Neither Jordan nor Egypt has signaled a willingness to absorb Palestinian refugees, and both nations have historically opposed any forced resettlement outside of Gaza.