Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman potentially sabotaging Joe Biden's reelection bid through oil price manipulation
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is potentially sabotaging Joe Biden's reelection bid by manipulating oil prices, which could impact Biden's popularity as they rise. This tactic was used successfully in the past to lower Biden's approval ratings. The increase in oil prices is partly due to production cuts agreed upon by OPEC+, led by Saudi Arabia. Russia is also benefiting from high oil prices in its conflict with Ukraine. The relationship between Biden and MBS has been strained due to various disagreements, including the handling of journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death and the nuclear deal with Iran.