$audi threat vs. Biden

The Saudi crown prince privately threatened “major economic consequences” against the US last fall if the Biden administration retaliated against its decision to slash oil production, a new report revealed.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made the threat after President Biden promised unspecified “consequences” for Saudi Arabia over the kingdom’s decision to cut oil production during a time of high energy prices, according to a classified document obtained by The Washington Post.

The crown prince claimed in private that “he will not deal with the US administration anymore” and promised “major economic consequences for Washington,” according to the document.

Biden has not followed through on his word, despite Saudi Arabia’s recent pledge to cut oil production by a further 1 million barrels per day starting in July.

The president has yet to press Saudi Arabia, and the crown price continues to engage with US officials. It is unclear whether the crown prince made the threat directly to US officials or if it was intercepted.

A spokesperson with the National Security Council told the outlet “we are not aware of such threats by Saudi Arabia.”