Sen.
Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) criticized President Donald Trump’s relationships with Gulf monarchies, arguing the administration has embraced some of the world’s wealthiest ruling families despite their authoritarian systems.
Sanders Targets Trump's Gulf Relationships On Saturday, Sanders aimed at Trump in a post on X, questioning the president’s close ties with the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
"Why does Trump love UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar?" he wrote.
He described the three nations as "dictatorships run by the richest families on earth." He pointed to the estimated wealth of their ruling families, writing that the UAE royal family is worth $336 billion, the Saudi royal family $214 billion and the Qatari royal family $200 billion.
