Former President Donald J. Trump's Conversation with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince
Former President Donald J. Trump spoke with Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in their first publicly disclosed conversation since Trump left office. The discussion's details remain undisclosed, but it could impact Biden's negotiations with Saudi Arabia for Middle East peace.
Key Points
- Trump's conversation with Prince Mohammed could affect Biden's negotiations for a trilateral megadeal
- Trump and Kushner have strong ties with the Saudi crown prince, benefiting from those relationships post-government
- Trump also engaged with other foreign leaders like Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary
Pros
- Possible positive impact on Biden administration's negotiations for Middle East peace
- Maintaining diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia
Cons
- Unclear details of the conversation and its implications
- Potential influence of Trump on U.S.-Saudi relations