Trump Mocks Saudi Crown Prince At Florida Forum Then Praise Him As "Fantastic Man
U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking today at a Saudi-backed investment forum in Florida regarding the Future Investment Initiative (FI), delivered an explicit insult to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman by stating he did not expect him kissing his ass before immediately pivoting to praise MBS as "a fantastic man." The remarks were captured on video and widely reported across multiple news outlets following Trump's address at this event.
Key Points
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1Donald Trump made blunt remarks at an investment forum in Florida regarding his relationship with and views on Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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2Trump claimed that MBS did not expect the United States to make a strong comeback under American leadership during this period of partnership, specifically referencing 'kissing my ass'.
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3Despite using crude language against Saudi Arabia's leader at an event in Florida while tensions with Iran remain high.
Developments
Donald Trump mocked the current relationship between himself and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), stating that MBS did not expect to kiss his ass. He contrasted this with past interactions, noting he thought previous presidents would simply be "another US President." This comment was made while praising Arab allies over NATO amidst ongoing tensions involving Iran's war on the region.
A viral video from President Donald Trump at an event features him using crude language criticizing Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as having shifted to being deferential toward Washington after previously viewing his administration negatively, contrasting sharply with earlier praise where he called MBS a "warrior" fighting alongside the United States.