SAUDI ARABIA HIRES AN ARMY OF LOBBERS TO CONQUER BIDEN
The Saudis, alarmed by the earlier signals of President-elect Joe Biden and his much tougher stance towards the Kingdom. they decided to take countermeasures. The Trump presidency was an idyllic period for relations between Americans and Saudis, especially for Prince MBS, but during the election campaign, Biden had expressly denounced the "dangerous blank check" granted by his predecessor. And here's the answer: "The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is looking for lobbyists to hire," according to a new detailed report, in an effort to ensure that things don't change drastically with Biden. The Saudis are reportedly focusing their efforts on GOP leaders in Congress in hopes of being able to block or block any aggressive or negative measures directed at the kingdom, such as related to the war in Yemen. Earlier Biden promised at a Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) event: "I would end US support for the disastrous Saudi-led war in Yemen and order a reassessment of our relations with Saudi Arabia." “The time has come to restore a sense of balance, perspective and fidelity to our values in our relations in the Middle East. President Trump has issued a dangerous blank check to Saudi Arabia ”.
Among the multiple new lobbying firm contracts described in a CNBC report includes the Larson Shannahan Slifka Group, an Iowa-based public affairs store that signed a lucrative contract with the Saudi embassy last year. Also known as LS2group, b $ 1.5 million for one year. New records show that LS2 recently introduced Arena Strategy Group, for actions that "will include informing the public, government officials and the media on the importance of promoting and promoting strong relations between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia" , a says the report on their activities. Data analyzed by the Center for Responsive Politics shows that the Kingdom spent over $ 30 million on lobbying in 2018. CNBC also documents that a Washington firm is paid $ 75,000 each month to help improve the image of the kingdom on Capitol Hill. This is also no doubt focused on reversing the reputational damage caused by the October 2, 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. UN and CIA reports have reportedly pointed the finger at the highest levels of the Saudi monarchy as responsible for the gruesome murder, including MbS himself.
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