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Making a Killing

A murder in Istanbul, a war in Yemen — how the Washington establishment, saturated with Middle East cash, has enabled the mayhem from Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

“Election Interference”: Oil Price Hike Is Saudi Arabia’s October Surprise Against Biden

Ken Klippenstein – October 11 2022

“The Saudis are working to get Trump reelected and for the MAGA Republicans to win the midterms.”

Former NSA Chief Signed Deal to Train Saudi Hackers Months Before Jamal Khashoggi’s Murder

Lee Fang – September 26 2022

Retired Gen. Keith Alexander’s company IronNet signed an agreement with a Saudi cyberwarfare institute led by the official who oversaw Khashoggi’s killing.

Norm Coleman Oversees GOP Congressional War Chest, Then Lobbies on Saudi Arabia’s Behalf

Eli Clifton – September 22 2022

The former senator also oversees a dark-money group that pours funds into the Republican super PAC.

Gulf States Ran Highly Active D.C. Foreign Influence Operation Targeting Iran’s IRGC

Eli Clifton – May 16 2022

The listing of the IRGC as a foreign terror group has emerged as the central obstacle blocking a new Iran nuclear deal.

UAE Adviser Illegally Funneled Foreign Cash Into Hillary Clinton’s 2016 Campaign

Matthew Cole – January 16 2022

George Nader also cultivated key Trump advisers on behalf of his Gulf clients, prosecutors say.

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