Syrian Billionaires Needed a Favor in Washington. They Invoked the Trump Name.
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Representative Joe Wilson of South Carolina engaged in discussions with Middle Eastern investors about developing coastal property in war-torn Syria, including plans for a cruise ship port, polo club, Bugatti showroom, and golf course.
- The proposal was presented by Mohamad Al-Khayyat, a Syrian-born businessman, whose brothers secured over $12 billion in government contracts to help rebuild Syria's economy.
- The Khayyats sought Congressional approval and support from President Trump to permanently lift sanctions imposed on Syria prior to President Bashar al-Assad's fall in late 2024.
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