Book Review: ‘Princes and Thieves,’ by Matthew Cole NYT > Top Stories By: Fintan O’Toole 27 October 2026 at 03:32 The new book by the reporter Matthew Cole connects $2 billion in slush funds from gulf state leaders to Trump’s son-in-law in an effort to influence U.S. policy. © From left: Maxim Shipenkov/Pool via Reuters; Kylie Cooper/ReutersThe U.A.E. president Mohammed bin Zayed and President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, in 2026.