President Donald Trump’s ties to Saudi Arabia run long and deep, and he’s often boasted about his business ties with the kingdom. Shortly after he announced his run for president, Trump began laying the groundwork for possible new business in the kingdom. They spend $40 million, $50 million,” Trump told a crowd at an Alabama rally on Aug. 21, 2015, the same day he created four of the entities. Saudi Arabia has also helped on one of Trump’s key policy promises, and helped the president’s friends along the way. Schwarzman, who celebrated his 70th birthday at the president’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, accompanied Trump on his visit to Saudi Arabia.

Source: National Post October 12, 2018 23:37 UTC