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RE: Saudi Arabia gave Obama family $1.3 million in jewels
Posted on: May 21, 2025 at 11:43:13 CT
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“We all got suitcases full of jewels,” Rhodes said in an email exchange with the Guardian. “We all gave them to the state protocol office who handles gifts. You have the option to buy the gifts, but given the price – I don’t remember what it was but it was tens of thousands, I believe – no one kept them that I recall.”
It has previously been reported that the then Saudi king, Abdullah, gave Michelle Obama a ruby and diamond jewellery set worth $132,000 (£100,000) including earrings, and a ring, bracelet and necklace. Those presents, together with luxury gifts to the president and the couple’s two daughters, were handed over to the US National Archives, as required by US law.
It has previously been reported that the then Saudi king, Abdullah, gave Michelle Obama a ruby and diamond jewellery set worth $132,000 (£100,000) including earrings, and a ring, bracelet and necklace. Those presents, together with luxury gifts to the president and the couple’s two daughters, were handed over to the US National Archives, as required by US law.
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RE: Saudi Arabia gave Obama family $1.3 million in jewels - haeffb MU - 5/21 11:43:13