It also said the U.S. "could" seize Saudi assets in the U.S.
Some supporting terrorist activity act was cited as the legal authority. No mention of the E.O. but they wouldn't would they. They would be trying to keep that low profile.
I just believe the Donald made a deal about the money. The Saudis weren't about to let the U.S. seize Saudi assets. Donald gave his support in exchange for U.S. assets. And Donald didn't use the E.O. to snatch international assets. Win/Win for both sides. Split the money, Prince gets to be the cheese, and the Donald takes the Saudies out of the big game.
That's why I theorized the E.O. was used as leverage rather than the reason for the purge and seizures. All about the duckets. Y'folla?
With all due respect, I'm not an idiot or a fan boi.
And a lot of Saudi money was funding Islamic crap and dirty politicians in the US.