Trial of Trump Adviser Tom Barrack Could Shed Light on Foreign Agents
Thomas Barrack, a Los Angeles private equity executive, is accused of working secretly for the United Arab Emirates.
Thomas Barrack, a Los Angeles private equity executive, is accused of working secretly for the United Arab Emirates.
Weeks before the Trump administration ended, Jared Kushner and Steven Mnuchin met with future investors on official trips to the Middle East.
Former President Donald J. Trump’s son-in-law is trying to raise capital for his investment firm and is turning to a region that he dealt with extensively while in the White House.
But the Biden administration sent only a deputy commerce secretary to the high-profile gathering, amid shifts in global politics and diplomatic strains.
