Matthew Martin

Matthew Martin, Saudi Arabia bureau chief for Semafor, dives into President Trump's upcoming meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He discusses the implications for U.S.-Saudi relations, focusing on potential defense deals and the Crown Prince's efforts to rebuild his international image post-Khashoggi. Martin also sheds light on Saudi Arabia's strategic use of Israel normalization as leverage for Palestinian concessions. Additional insights on FEMA's leadership crisis and the Louvre heist reveal vulnerabilities in securing cultural artifacts.