"Corruption concerns": Gulf states warned over probe into deals with Trump family

Democratic lawmakers have warned Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar that refusing to cooperate with congressional investigations into their business ties with the Trump family could harm relations. At the center: a $500 million cryptocurrency investment, real estate deals, and a luxury jet from Qatar.

Democratic lawmakers have warned Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar that refusing to cooperate with expected congressional investigations into their business ties with President Donald Trump's family could harm their relations with Washington, the Washington Post reported. The Democrats, who won control of the House and Senate in last week's midterm elections, have pledged to open wide-ranging corruption investigations. Among the deals to be examined: a $500 million stake in a crypto venture by an entity linked to Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, a $2 billion investment by the Saudi wealth fund in Jared Kushner's investment firm, and a Boeing 747-8 jet worth $400 million gifted by Qatar. Senator Chris Murphy said he raised his concerns with the Saudi crown prince and the Qatari emir. Gulf governments defended the deals, claiming they were conducted lawfully.