Fact-checking Trump's claim his family has done 'little' business with Saudi Arabia

By Leila Fadel

Published November 21, 2025 at 4:42 AM EST

President Trump this week said his family has done "very little" business with Saudi Arabia, as Crown Prince Mohammed visited the White House. NPR fact checks that claim with Forbes' Dan Alexander.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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