Trump Lauds Saudi Crown Prince in State TV Interview
Former President Trump praised Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as a visionary leader, despite past controversies over human rights issues.
- Donald Trump expressed admiration for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during an interview on Saudi state-owned Al Arabiya TV.
- Trump highlighted the strong relationship between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia during his presidency, contrasting it with current U.S. leadership.
- The former president described the Crown Prince as a 'great guy' and a visionary, overlooking the controversy surrounding Jamal Khashoggi's assassination.
- Concerns about potential conflicts of interest arise as the Trump Organization plans a new development in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- Saudi investments in Jared Kushner's private equity fund have sparked further scrutiny of Trump's ties to the kingdom.