Think Progress, “The Embassy of Kuwait allegedly cancelled a contract with a Washington, D.C. hotel days after the presidential election, citing political pressure to hold its National Day celebration at the Trump International Hotel instead.”[1]
Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) Letter criticizes the Trump Organization for such a private dealing with a repressive government.[2]
A scan of the actual invite is posted below.
References:
- Think Progress, December 20, 2016, Judd Legum & Kira Lerner – Under political pressure, Kuwait cancels major event at Four Seasons, switches to Trump’s D.C. hotel – After Election Day, everything changed.
- Congressman Jim McGovern Letter (PDF)
You may also be interested in reading:
- Haaretz, December 20, 2016, Allison Kaplan Sommer & JTA – Hanukkah Party at Trump Hotel Blasted as ‘Tone Deaf, Naked Sycophancy’ – U.S. Jewish organization’s decision to host holiday event with Azeri embassy sparks dissent among its members.
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