Trump cuts weekend trip at Camp David after Middle East warning and heads back to DC - with two top golfers at his side

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump abruptly cut short his trip to Camp David and returned to Washington, D.C., amid escalating conflict between Saudi forces and Yemen’s Houthi rebels, though no official explanation was provided by the White House.
• Despite the Middle East tensions, Trump focused on leisure activities Sunday, including a morning visit to his golf club in Sterling, Virginia, accompanied by golfers Gary Player and Bryson DeChambeau.
• The conflict in Yemen is worsening, with Houthi militants making territorial gains and launching missile and drone attacks on Riyadh, prompting a State Department warning for Americans in the region about potential escalation and travel disruptions.
• The ongoing conflict and rising gas prices pose political risks for Trump’s party ahead of the November midterm elections, which could be influenced by energy supply concerns and national security issues.
• Recent U.S. diplomatic efforts included a meeting with Houthi leaders in Oman, where the U.S. reaffirmed no intention to intervene militarily and secured a commitment from the Houthis to adhere to a 2025 ceasefire protecting most civilian maritime traffic.