Syrian Billionaires Name-Drop Trump for DC Favor
April 19, 2026·about 4 hours ago·via The New York Times

Syrian billionaires, facing U.S. sanctions and asset freezes, turn to Washington insiders by casually invoking Donald Trump's name to seek relief. They leverage past connections, hoping the Trump brand opens doors in a city notorious for influence peddling. This episode exposes how foreign elites exploit American politics, bypassing bureaucracy with high-level name-dropping while everyday citizens grapple with endless red tape. Read more about this...