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Trump Is Pushing Nuclear Energy, Including Saudi Deal. His Family and Supporters Could Benefit.
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- President Trump's decision to grant Saudi Arabia access to American nuclear technology supports his administration's goal of expanding U.S.-backed nuclear power projects globally.
- This move may also reflect a broader trend in Trump's second term, where government actions potentially benefit the president, his family, and close associates financially.
- While there is no direct evidence that Trump's family or friends influenced the Saudi nuclear deal, several allies and relatives stand to profit if nuclear power investments succeed.
- The nuclear expansion aims to meet rising global electricity demand driven by data centers and consumer use, with investments spanning traditional large reactors, small modular reactors, uranium mining, and plant construction.
- Companies like Westinghouse, involved in advanced reactor technology, are expected to play a role in the Saudi deal, highlighting overlapping business interests linked to the administration's nuclear policies.
