Trump Has Leverage Over the Saudis. Is He Too Scared to Use It?

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It’s time for Trump to turn the screws on Putin. He can start by pressuring Crown Prince Salman.

Published Mar. 20 2018 8:38AM EDT

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President Trump is hosting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office on Tuesday, a meeting with tremendous opportunity but one also rife with potential pitfalls.

Samantha Vinograd

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Trump Has Leverage Over the Saudis. Is He Too Scared to Use It?

It’s time for Trump to turn the screws on Putin. He can start by pressuring Crown Prince Salman.

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Samantha Vinograd