Kamala Harris has traveled overseas multiple times during her tenure as Vice President of the United States. Her international trips primarily focus on addressing foreign policy issues and strengthening diplomatic relations.
### Key Overseas Travels
1. **Latin America**: - In June 2021, Harris visited **Guatemala** and **Mexico** to address the root causes of migration from Central America. During her visit, she emphasized economic opportunities and security in the region[1][5]. - In 2022, she traveled to **Honduras** as part of her ongoing efforts to engage with Central American countries[1].
2. **Middle East**: - Harris made two trips to the **United Arab Emirates** (UAE) for the United Nations climate conference, where she met with regional leaders and discussed various diplomatic issues[2].
3. **Southeast Asia**: - She has traveled three times to Southeast Asia, visiting countries such as **Singapore**, **Vietnam**, **Thailand**, **the Philippines**, and **Indonesia**. These trips were part of the Biden administration's strategy to strengthen ties in the Indo-Pacific region and counter China's influence[3][2].
4. **Europe**: - Harris represented the U.S. at the **Munich Security Conference** in 2022, where she reiterated support for NATO and addressed security concerns related to Russia's actions in Ukraine. She also attended the **Summit on Peace for Ukraine** in Lucerne, Switzerland[2][3].
Overall, Harris's international engagements reflect her role in shaping U.S. foreign policy, particularly in relation to migration, climate change, and geopolitical tensions in Asia and Europe.
Before becoming president, Donald Trump's overseas travel was relatively limited compared to many of his predecessors. His international trips primarily occurred in the context of his business dealings and promotional activities rather than diplomatic engagements.
### Business and Promotional Travel
Donald Trump, as a businessman and television personality, traveled internationally to promote his brand and properties. He visited various countries for business purposes, including:
- **Europe**: Trump had business interests in several European countries, particularly in the UK and Ireland, where he sought to expand his golf and real estate ventures.
- **Asia**: He also traveled to Asia, notably to Japan and South Korea, where he engaged in discussions related to his business interests.
- **Middle East**: Trump's business dealings extended to the Middle East, including ventures in Dubai.
### Limited Diplomatic Engagements
While Trump was involved in international business, he did not engage in significant diplomatic travel prior to his presidency. His first major international trip as president occurred on May 19, 2017, shortly after taking office, marking a notable departure from the practice of previous presidents who often traveled abroad during their campaigns or before assuming office. This trip included visits to Saudi Arabia, Israel, and several European nations, illustrating a shift from his earlier focus on business to diplomatic relations as president[1][4][5].
In summary, Donald Trump's overseas travel before his presidency was primarily tied to his business endeavors rather than diplomatic missions, and he did not have a significant record of international engagement typical of many political figures before taking office.
Citations: [1] https://www.cnn.com/2017/05/19/world/donald-trump-first-foreign-presidential-trips/index.html [2] https://history.state.gov/departmenthistory/travels/president/trump-donald-j [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_international_presidential_trips_made_by_Donald_Trump [4] https://ballotpedia.org/Donald_Trump's_first_foreign_trip_as_president
During Presidency Donald Trump has traveled overseas during his presidency. His first international trip took place from May 19 to May 27, 2017, and included stops in five countries: Saudi Arabia, Israel, Italy, Belgium, and Vatican City. This trip marked a significant departure from the tradition of U.S. presidents visiting neighboring countries first, as Trump chose to begin in the Middle East[1][2][4].
Throughout his presidency, Trump made several notable international trips, including:
- **Saudi Arabia** (May 20-22, 2017): Trump met with King Salman and signed military agreements.
- **Israel** (May 22-23, 2017): He visited the Western Wall and met with Israeli leaders.
- **Belgium** (May 24-25, 2017): Attended a NATO summit.
- **Japan** (November 5-7, 2017): Met with Prime Minister Shinzō Abe and Emperor Akihito.
- **North Korea** (June 30, 2019): Trump made history by becoming the first sitting U.S. president to step into North Korea during a meeting with Kim Jong-un[1][3][5].
Overall, Trump's international travels included visits to various countries across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, with a focus on strengthening diplomatic relationships and addressing global issues.
