Donald Trump is the head of Gulf: How his family businesses are tied to the Middle East
President Donald Trump’s Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates this week are focusing on permanent trade relations between the Trump family and the Middle East.While the declared target is to strengthen strategic partnership and economic cooperation, observers suggest that personal and financial interests are closely associated with official diplomacy.This is Trump’s first formal visit in its second term in the region, but it reflects his start in 2017 when his first foreign trip was in Saudi Arabia. At that time, they were brought by Gulf leaders, and according to analysts, this latest tour could offer a uniform environment. “This is his happy place,” John B of Center for Strategic and International Studies. Alterman told reporters, given that Trump thrives in settings where flattery and business opportunities are abundantly.However, Trump’s journey program has raised eyebrows, he is not visiting Israel despite increasing violence in Gaza and on Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The lapse in Israel has not been noticed, especially when Trump stopped attacks on Iran -backed Hothis in Yemen, a step that allegedly surprised Israeli officials. Trump has also opened backchainal talks with Tehran in his nuclear program, further speculation in Israel that its interests may slip in Washington’s priority list.As Newsweek reported, Trump’s journey match with the ongoing expansion of Trump Organization Projects in the Middle East, now managed by its sons Eric and Donald Junior. The company recently announced a luxury development of $ 530 million in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with the international arm of Dar Global. CEO Ziad L Char said that the firm was happy to strengthen our ongoing relationship with the Trump organization. ” Riyadh allegedly undergoes two additional projects, and Qatar has also revealed plans for Trump-branded development.Complicating the forward picture is the financial activity of Trump’s son -in -law, Jarend Kushner, who, a few months after leaving the White House, earned an investment of $ 2 billion from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund under the chairmanship of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Although Kushner insisted that his business is legitimate and conflict-free, critics argued their diplomatic work, while they could open doors for private promotion in the office. MPs like Senator Ron Waydane and Representative Jamie Ruskin have urged the Department of Justice to investigate the matter.Trump’s links for Saudi Arabia are beyond the property. Saudi -backed League Live Golf has hosted the tournament at Trump owned resorts in Florida. His defenders argue that Trump has never hidden the desire to do business even while in office. Despite the tension in the region, including Iran’s atomic danger and conflict in Gaza, Trump appears focused on his Gulf colleagues. Washington Institute for Pass East Policy analysts suggest that Trump can only win a diplomatic victory by confirming the commitment to the region. But low in oil prices and memories of 2017 Qatar crisis are still fresh, bets are high.This time, Trump has been allegedly offered a luxury Boeing 747-8 jet by the Katri royal family, which if accepted, will further provoke moral investigation.
