Trump Pledges to Help End Sudan War at Saudi Crown Prince’s Request
Trump says U.S. will cooperate with Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, and others to stabilize Sudan
- Trump pledges to help end Sudan war at Saudi Crown Prince’s request
- U.S. to coordinate with Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, and other Middle Eastern countries
- Conflict has caused mass displacement, ethnic violence, and a severe humanitarian crisis
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he would work to help end the war in Sudan after being asked to intervene by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Speaking at a Saudi investment conference, Trump said the effort had already begun, adding that the Sudan issue was raised during his White House meeting with the crown prince on Tuesday.
“We’ve already started working on that,” Trump told the conference, which was attended by bin Salman and his delegation. He noted that the U.S. began addressing the matter roughly 30 minutes after the discussion with the crown prince.
In a subsequent post on social media, Trump said the United States would coordinate with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, and other Middle Eastern countries to halt atrocities in Sudan and help stabilize the country.
The conflict in Sudan, which erupted in 2023, stems from a power struggle between General al-Burhan’s army (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) amid plans for a civilian transition. The fighting has led to widespread destruction, ethnically driven violence, mass displacement, and fears of the country fragmenting.
Sources familiar with the discussions said the crown prince believes Trump’s involvement is key to breaking the deadlock in peace talks, citing his role in securing a ceasefire in Gaza last month. The crown prince reportedly appealed to Trump’s image as a dealmaker and peacemaker.
“He mentioned Sudan yesterday, and he said, ‘Sir, you’re talking about a lot of wars, but there’s a place on Earth called Sudan, and it’s horrible what’s happening,’” Trump recounted.
For Saudi Arabia, ending the conflict is a national security priority, given Sudan’s Red Sea coastline lies directly opposite the kingdom. Trump described the humanitarian crisis as severe:
“Tremendous atrocities are taking place in Sudan. It has become the most violent place on Earth and, likewise, the single biggest humanitarian crisis. Food, doctors, and everything else are desperately needed,” he wrote on Truth Social.
