Trump Speaks with Saudi Crown Prince Amid U.S. Diplomatic Efforts

The conversation raises questions about the former president's influence on current foreign policy initiatives.

Former President Donald Trump recently had a conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marking their first publicly disclosed discussion since Trump left office.
The nature of Trump and Mohammed bin Salman's conversation remains undisclosed, but it comes amid the Biden administration's efforts to normalize relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
Trump's ongoing connections with Saudi Arabia include business deals and investments, such as a golf project partnership and a $2 billion investment in Jared Kushner's firm from a Saudi sovereign wealth fund.
Critics question whether Trump's private discussions with foreign leaders undermine the current U.S. administration's foreign policy efforts.
Trump's relationship with Saudi Arabia has been a point of controversy, including his support for the crown prince following the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.