Incoming President Donald Trump opened a press conference at Mar-a-Lago on January 7 byannouncing a business deal.
More data centers, he said, were coming to the U.S. courtesy of a businessman from Dubai.
Were honored to introduce one of the most respected business leaders in the Middle East, indeed the world.
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks to members of the media during a press conference at the Mar-a-Lago Club on January 07, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida.© Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images
He is a founder and chairman of Damac Properties, Hussain Sajwani.
Very respected gentleman, Trump said.
Trump and Sajwani have been friends since around 2007 and became business partners a few years later.
When the club opened, Donald Jr. wason handto pose for the cameras and talk up his father.
Sajwani wrapped up his remarks quickly.
Trump got back in front of the cameras and spoke for another hour.
As he always does, he said a lot of wild things.
Trump railed against wind power and claimed the wind turbines are killing whales.
And they had 14 this season.
The windmills are driving the whales crazy.
Obviously, he said.
He also said he would change the name of the Gulf of Mexico.
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