Trump Officials Bypass Congress to Sell Weapons to U.A.E., Kuwait and Jordan

The Trump administration is moving forward with weapons sales to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Jordan totaling more than $23 billion without seeking congressional approval. Some of the proposed sales were previously under congressional review, while others were never formally submitted to lawmakers for the required approval process. The administration is using executive authority to bypass the standard congressional notification procedure that typically accompanies major foreign military sales. This approach allows the White House to complete the deals more quickly but circumvents lawmakers' ability to block or condition the transfers. The sales reflect the administration's priority on strengthening military partnerships with Gulf allies amid regional geopolitical tensions.