June 23, 2017 | Associated Press

Trump and Saudi King Rely on 30-Something Son, Son-In-Law

Half a world apart, in a theocratic monarchy and a democracy, a king and a president are relying on their 30-something son and son-in-law to help consolidate power and push their policies.

“Given how close Kushner reportedly is with Saudi and Emirati young leaders, he may also serve as an effective channel for them to the president on the crisis over Qatar negligent behavior in the fight against terrorism,” said David Weinberg, a Saudi expert with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.

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