The type of defense pact that Riyadh is asking to sign with the United States exchange for normalizing ties with Israel will likely require congressional approval and will need the support of at least some Republicans in a deeply divided Congress.
Accordingly, vocal opposition from Trump could harm Biden’s chances of getting the bipartisan support he needs — particularly crucial given the distaste for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman among progressive Democrats due to the Gulf kingdom’s human rights record. READ MORE
