https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-formal...

I mean it's just a gift. No favors expected in return?

There are absolutely US politicians who are advocating for those other countries.

We already covered the not a criminal until proven guilty angle.

But yes, the US has considered Israel a close ally and friend and its leaders are well received in the US as are US leaders in Israel.

And yes, the not criminal leader of Saudi Arabia who had a journalist chopped up and violates the rights of his people is also received with great honors in the USA.