The Tucker Carlson Show Saudi Arabia’s Richest Man Prince Alwaleed bin Talal on Trump’s Tariffs, DeepSeek, Israel, and Iran
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Feb 5, 2025 
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, a prominent media investor, shares his perspectives on global finance and politics. He discusses the dominance of social media platform X and the shifting landscape of media under Elon Musk. The conversation touches on Saudi Arabia's intricate relationships with Israel and Iran, and critiques legacy media's biases. Alwaleed also critiques woke culture and explores how geopolitical tensions affect investment strategies, including AI's impact on economics and the future of energy in the region.
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Hope for Middle East Peace
- Alwaleed bin Talal hopes Trump will push for a peaceful resolution between Israel and Palestine.
- He believes a final solution to the Palestinian cause is necessary to stop terrorist acts.
Alignment Against Iran
- While Saudi Arabia and Israel have no official relations, they are aligned against Iran.
- Alwaleed bin Talal views Iran as a nation based on terroristic ideas, causing turmoil wherever they go.
Deals with Trump
- Alwaleed bin Talal bought the Plaza Hotel and the Trump Princess yacht from Donald Trump.
- He describes Trump as straightforward, and if you're straight with him, you get a straight answer.