Trump Jokes with UAE Official: “A Lot of Cash. Unlimited Cash.” During Photo Op
A lighthearted moment stole the spotlight during a high-profile meeting on Monday when U.S. President Donald J. Trump playfully pointed at a United Arab Emirates (UAE) official and quipped, “A lot of cash. Unlimited cash.”
The remark, made during a joint photo session at the Trump International Hotel, sparked laughter among attendees and quickly went viral across social media platforms.
Trump’s spontaneous humor came as he welcomed a UAE delegation for discussions centered on trade, investment, and regional cooperation in the Middle East.
Observers noted that the president appeared to be referencing the Gulf nation’s significant financial clout and its major investments in global infrastructure, technology, and real estate.
The UAE official, momentarily taken aback, responded with a broad smile, while Trump chuckled and added, “They’ve got great people and they know how to make deals.”
The moment echoed Trump’s trademark blend of business bravado and showmanship, traits that have long defined his public persona both as a real estate mogul and as a political figure.
Political commentators were divided on the tone of the exchange with some viewing it as a light-hearted acknowledgment of the UAE’s economic strength, and others describing it as an offhand comment that underscored Trump’s fixation on wealth and deal-making.
The meeting itself focused on strengthening U.S.–UAE economic ties and expanding cooperation under the spirit of the historic Abraham Accords the series of normalization agreements between Israel and several Arab states brokered during Trump’s presidency.
Despite the moment of levity, both delegations reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral partnerships. Still, the “unlimited cash” remark remains the day’s most talked-about takeaway a reminder of Trump’s instinct for turning even formal diplomacy into headline-grabbing theater.
