politics
March 29, 2026
Trump claims MBS is ‘kissing my ass,’ at a Saudi-backed event
Trump has told Saudi investors in Miami that MBS is “kissing my ass” and must “be nice” to the US amid the Iran war
TL;DR
- Trump claimed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is "kissing my ass" and must "be nice" to the US.
- He made these remarks at a Saudi sovereign wealth fund's annual forum in Miami.
- Trump reminisced about his positive relationship with King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
- He stated that Mohammed bin Salman previously believed the US was a "dead country" but now considers it the "hottest country anywhere in the world."
- The comments were made amid the US-Israeli war against Iran.
- A New York Times report cited sources claiming bin Salman privately urged Trump to continue the campaign against Iran, framing it as a "historic opportunity."
- Riyadh denied this report, stating it has always supported a peaceful resolution.
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