Republican Congressman Kevin McCarthy was elected last Saturday (7/1/2023) as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives at the 15th round of voting.
Saudi decision-making centers are reported to have been closely observing the voting sessions.
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud reportedly believes that Kevin McCarthy’s win would be in the best interest of the Saudi-U.S. lobby in Washington.
What will the next stage of Saudi-Republican Party relations look like after McCarthy’s win?
How will the Saudi-U.S. lobby operate in Washington given these developments?
Tactical Report has prepared a 256-word report to answer these questions and more.