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The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), led by Mohammed bin Salman , invested $2 billion into Affinity Partners, a private equity firm started by Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law and former senior advisor, shortly after the Trump a…
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Following Donald Trump's return to office, Mohammed bin Salman was given a 'lavish welcome' at the White House, signaling a restoration of the close personal and bilateral ties that characterized Trump's first term.
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The Saudi-backed LIV Golf league, funded by the PIF under MBS's chairmanship, has consistently selected Donald Trump's golf courses (Bedminster, Doral, etc.) to host its high-profile tournaments, providing significant revenue and prestige…
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Following Donald Trump's return to office, Mohammed bin Salman was given a 'lavish welcome' at the White House, signaling a restoration of the close personal and bilateral ties that characterized Trump's first term.
Notes: This contrasts sharply with the 'pariah' status initially suggested by the Biden administration.
The diplomatic 'lavish welcome' reported in late 2025 confirms that MBS views the MAGA-led executive branch as his primary Western partner, reinforcing the reciprocal nature of their alignment.
Trump Gives Lavish Welcome to Saudi Prince... Trump welcomes Saudi Crown Prince to White House.
MBS has frequently used media outlets and figures associated with the MAGA movement (such as Fox News) to promote his Vision 2030 economic plan to the American public, bypassing traditional liberal media outlets.
Notes: The 2023 Fox News interview was seen as a major PR push for his domestic reforms.
Choosing MAGA-aligned media platforms for major international addresses indicates a preference for that audience and a shared skepticism of the 'mainstream' media establishment.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sits down with Bret Baier for his first U.S. interview since 2019.
MBS has maintained a policy of quiet cooperation and eventual normalization talks with Israel, a cornerstone of the Trump-era Abraham Accords, aligning his regional security vision with the MAGA foreign policy framework.
Notes: MBS stated in a Fox News interview that 'every day we get closer' to normalization.
The Abraham Accords are a signature MAGA achievement. MBS's continued pursuit of this framework, despite friction with the subsequent administration, shows a fundamental alignment with the Trump-Kushner regional strategy.
In his first interview with an American news network since 2019, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman tells Bret Baier that 'every day we get closer' to a deal with Israel.
Under MBS's leadership, Saudi Arabia and OPEC+ made production cuts in late 2022 that were perceived by the Biden administration as a political move to assist Republicans (and by extension the MAGA movement) by raising gas prices before the U.S. midterms.
Notes: The White House accused Saudi Arabia of aligning with Russia to influence U.S. politics.
While Saudi Arabia claimed economic necessity, the timing was widely interpreted as a snub to Biden and a boost for the opposition (Trump/MAGA), who used high energy prices as a core campaign pillar.
The Biden administration asked Saudi Arabia... to delay its decision about oil production by a month... The Saudi government said it rejected the request.
The Saudi-backed LIV Golf league, funded by the PIF under MBS's chairmanship, has consistently selected Donald Trump's golf courses (Bedminster, Doral, etc.) to host its high-profile tournaments, providing significant revenue and prestige to the Trump Organization.
Notes: Trump has publicly praised LIV Golf and encouraged players to 'take the money.'
LIV Golf is a direct extension of Saudi soft power under MBS. Choosing Trump properties for major events creates a direct financial pipeline to the leader of the MAGA movement, bypassing traditional diplomatic or political channels.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday urged golfers to 'take the money' and sign up with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series.
The Saudi PIF, controlled by MBS, also invested approximately $1 billion into Liberty Strategic Capital, a fund started by former Trump Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
Notes: This occurred alongside the Kushner investment, further cementing ties with Trump's cabinet.
This reinforces the pattern of MBS using state funds to maintain influence with key figures of the MAGA administration after they left office, ensuring a friendly reception upon their potential return.
Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund has invested in a new private equity fund launched by former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), led by Mohammed bin Salman, invested $2 billion into Affinity Partners, a private equity firm started by Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law and former senior advisor, shortly after the Trump administration left office.
Notes: The investment was made despite objections from the PIF's own screening panel regarding the firm's lack of experience.
This is a massive financial signal of alignment. By backing the business of Trump's closest advisor and family member, MBS signaled a long-term commitment to the Trump political orbit. The scale ($2B) and the timing (post-presidency) make this a primary indicator of Pro-MAGA alignment.
A panel that prepares investments for the main Saudi sovereign wealth fund raised concerns about the proposed investment... But days later the full board of the $620 billion Public Investment Fund — led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman — overruled the panel.