Biden met the Saudi Crown Prince during his July trip to Saudi Arabia. [File: Bandar Algaloud/Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court/Handout via Reuters]
* MBS has told advisers he has not been impressed with Biden since his time as vice president and 'much preferred' President Trump
* MBS's disdain was on full display when he led OPEC+ in a decision to cut oil production by 2 million barrels per day, jacking up gas prices
* Biden during a CNN interview last week that there would be 'consequences' for the decision led by Riyadh
* The Saudis now too say they are looking to reevaluate their relationship with the U.S.
* One drastic option that has been suggested is the selling of U.S. Treasury bonds if Congress passes anti-OPEC legislation, with the Saudis holding nearly $120B
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is no fan of President Biden, according to a new report.
The 37-year-old Saudi ruler 'mocks President Biden in private, making fun of the 79-year-old's gaffes and questioning his mental acuity,' Saudi government insiders told the Wall Street Journal.
The crown prince, colloquially known as MBS, has told advisers he has not been impressed with Biden since his time as vice president and 'much preferred' President Trump.
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Update: Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman mocked Biden in private questioned mental state: report (FOX News)
WNU Editor: The Saudi kingdom is denying these reports .... Saudi FM denies MBS privately derided US President Biden (Al Jazeera). The White House is not buying it .... Jean-Pierre slams Saudi prince MBS for ‘ridiculous’ mockery of Biden (NYPost).
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