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President Donald Trump posted a video on Truth Social saying King Mohammed VI of Morocco has named the long Tiznit–Dakhla expressway the “President Donald J. Trump Highway.” The clip and Mr. Trump’s message provide the immediate announcement — and plenty of headline fodder — even as some outlets note a formal Moroccan decree had not appeared in state channels at first.
Trump Announces Naming on Truth Social
The president himself shared a nearly four‑minute promotional video and wrote, “Thank you to Highly Respected Mohammed VI, the King of Morocco — Such a Great Honor! I look forward to traveling the entire length of this Great Highway someday, hopefully soon!” That post is the proximate source of the story. The video brands the route the “President Donald J. Trump Highway” and praises Morocco’s leadership alongside Mr. Trump’s 2020 decision to recognize Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.
What the Highway Really Is
The roadway in question is the Tiznit–Dakhla expressway — roughly 1,055 kilometers (about 655 miles) of upgraded road linking southern Morocco to Dakhla. Morocco has presented the project as one of the kingdom’s largest infrastructure efforts, with reported investment near the billion‑dollar mark. If the name sticks, it will be a striking diplomatic gesture tied to the deeper Morocco‑U.S. relationship and to the consequences of the 2020 recognition that opened doors for Rabat.
Verification, Reactions, and the Politics Behind It
Fair warning to headline hawks: several reputable outlets treated the naming as an announcement by the U.S. president rather than a fully documented royal decree, because Morocco’s official feeds had not immediately published a primary decree. Local Moroccan papers, U.S. diplomats on the ground and many viewers took the post as a sincere gesture. Critics will point to the Western Sahara dispute and the Polisario Front’s objections; supporters will call it proof that bold diplomacy yields concrete results. Cue the usual cable‑news moralizing — and the predictable claim that somehow a highway renaming is the end of the world.
Bottom Line
Whether you cheer or scoff, this episode is a reminder that U.S. diplomacy can produce visible outcomes that matter to allies. President Donald Trump put the announcement squarely in public view, King Mohammed VI reportedly offered the honor as a token of appreciation, and Moroccans and Americans who watch trade and security ties closely are taking notice. If nothing else, the “Donald J. Trump Highway” story shows how big gestures — and bold recognition decisions — still shape geopolitics. I, for one, hope the next stop on Trump’s itinerary includes a ribbon cutting and a good cup of Moroccan mint tea.
