Are Saudi Arabia and the UAE buying influence in the White House?
Saudi crown prince is reported to have boasted that he has Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner in his pocket.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is reported to have boasted that he has US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner in his pocket.
Leaked documents allege a major fundraiser for the president was offered and business deals from the Gulf to influence US policy.
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Presenter: Jane Dutton
Guests:
Mahjoob Zweiri – director of the Gulf Studies Center, Qatar University
Khalil Jahshan – executive director, Arab Center Washington, DC
Afshin Shahi – senior lecturer of Middle East Politics, University of Bradford