"The Saudi crown prince, commonly known as MBS, is set to meet with Trump in the White House on Tuesday, heightening concerns among experts and watchdogs about a potential security pact and corrupt business deals with the kingdom. The New York Times reported Monday that the Trump Organization, formally run by the president's two eldest sons, is "in talks that could bring a Trump-branded property to one of Saudi Arabia's largest government-owned real estate developments.""
""The prince is overseeing a $63 billion project that is set to transform the historic Saudi town of Diriyah into a luxury destination with hotels, retail shops and office space," the Times noted. "Saudi officials toured the Diriyah development with Mr. Trump during the president's official state visit in May, with the goal of piquing his interest in the project.""
President Donald Trump said he intends to authorize the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits the United States for the first time since Jamal Khashoggi's 2018 murder. Trump said the Saudis want to buy F-35s and have been a "great ally." The trip coincides with reports of the Trump family pursuing private business dealings with the Saudi government. Concerns have risen about a potential security pact and corrupt business deals. The Trump Organization is in talks to place a Trump-branded property in a major Saudi government-owned Diriyah development, a $63 billion luxury project; Saudi officials toured the development with Trump during his May state visit to pique his interest.
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