Trump Distances Himself from Family Business Amid Saudi Hotel Plans

U.S. President Donald Trump asserted his disassociation from the Trump Organization as the company plans a new hotel in the Maldives with a Saudi partner. In an Oval Office meeting with the Saudi crown prince, Trump faced questions about potential conflicts of interest regarding business ties with Saudi Arabia.

In the midst of questions surrounding potential conflicts of interest, U.S. President Donald Trump affirmed his distance from the Trump Organization on Tuesday. This comes as the organization collaborates with a Saudi developer to open a new Trump hotel in the Maldives.

During a meeting with the Saudi crown prince in the Oval Office, Trump was pressed on whether the Trump Organization's business dealings with Saudi Arabia posed a conflict given his presidency.

Addressing these concerns, Trump stated, "I have nothing to do with the family business. I have left, and I've devoted 100% of my energy." He further elaborated that while his family could engage more with Saudi Arabia, any past business has been positive.