When Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits Washington on Tuesday, President Donald Trump will yet again find himself face-to-face with the ruler of a country where he and his family have immense personal business at stake.
The Trump Organization has multiple active projects in Saudi Arabia, including Trump Towers in both Jeddah and Riyadh. And on the eve of bin Salman’s visit, the Trump Organization announced plans a new project with their Saudi-linked development partners, Dar Global, in the Maldives set to open in 2028.
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Last month, the Trump Organization also announced plans for a Trump Plaza to be built in Saudi Arabia, complete with “a vibrant green spine inspired by Central Park that brings Manhattan-style vibrancy to the heart of Jeddah.”
It’s almost as if he feels a special attraction to Saudi Arabia. Is it the contempt for women that draws him?
The crown prince’s visit represents just the latest intersection of America’s foreign affairs and the president’s personal fortune. The Trump Organization has also brokered licensing deals in several nearby Gulf states, including in Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, with an apartment complex slated to open in 2026 featuring what has been marketed as the world’s biggest outdoor pool.
But it’s not the money, it’s the mindset.
In an interview with Arab News last December at the launch event for the Trump Tower in Jeddah, Eric Trump said projects in Saudi Arabia and around the Gulf would continue to attract the Trump Organization, citing the region’s “uplifting” mindset.
Right.
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