Across the Persian Gulf region, the president was viewed as a pro-business ally, but his decision to wage war on Iran and his erratic conduct have tarnished his image.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with the leader of the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday at the start of a trip to the Middle East, as he seeks to reassure Persian Gulf allies about the preliminary deal the U.S. agreed with Iran that could pave the way to a lasting peace.