Commenter emphasizes Saudi Arabia's failed investment in Trump relationship
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A Mastodon user notes that Saudi Crown Prince MBS called Trump twice for help after Houthi attacks and was declined, characterizing the billions Saudi Arabia spent courting Trump and Kushner as resulting in negative returns.
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“MBS called Trump for help twice after Houthi attacks and was declined. All those billions spent to Trump&Kusner resulted negative return.”
He had no real choice though. Saudi Arabia is dependent on the US for its security because it is far weaker than its regional enemies in various critical ways. So of course he would bribe Trump and take his side.