King Abdullah II, a close U.S. ally dependent on aid from Washington, is confronting the president’s demands that he take in Palestinians from Gaza, a step the king’s domestic politics will not allow.

Like most of President Donald Trump’s meetings these days, Tuesday’s talks with Jordan’s King Abdullah II will revolve around making a deal — at least in the president’s mind.

President Donald Trump said Monday he would consider withholding aid from Jordan and Egypt if they do not comply with his request to take in Palestinians from Gaza, further pushing his controversial plan for the United States to “take over” and “own” the Gaza Strip to rebuild it,