Matthew Cole — Princes and Thieves: Jared Kushner and Mohamed bin Zayed's Secret Plot to Remake the Middle East — at Conn Ave
Matthew Cole presents *Princes and Thieves*, an investigative account of the covert political and financial alliance connecting Jared Kushner with UAE leader Mohamed bin Zayed and Saudi leader Mohammed bin Salman. The book examines how the three figures and their associates pursued a hidden policy agenda, sought to influence the Trump White House, and worked to reshape the Middle East.
Cole’s reporting also explores the roles of Erik Prince and a former CIA assassin, the alliance’s efforts to oppose Iran and marginalize Palestinians, alleged financial arrangements benefiting Kushner, and the broader consequences for U.S. democracy, elections, foreign policy, Gaza, and the Israeli-U.S. conflict with Iran. Cole is an investigative journalist and the author of *Code Over Country: The Tragedy and Corruption of SEAL Team Six*. He has spent more than two decades covering national security, including clandestine wars and covert programs, and has worked for ABC News, NBC News, and *The Intercept*. His reporting has appeared in *The New York Times*, *GQ*, *New York* magazine, *Salon*, and ESPN, and he has reported from more than 20 countries across five continents.
When: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Showtime: 1:00 p.m.
Venue: Politics and Prose at 5015 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
Presenter: Matthew Cole
Subject: Nonfiction; investigative reporting on Jared Kushner, Mohamed bin Zayed, Mohammed bin Salman, and their political and financial efforts to influence U.S. policy and remake the Middle East
Tickets: Free
Seating: First come, first served
Accessibility: To request accommodations or ask about accessibility, email events@politics-prose.com, ideally at least one week before the event. The venue will make an effort to accommodate requests submitted up to the event time.
Related book: *Princes and Thieves: Jared Kushner and Mohamed bin Zayed's Secret Plot to Remake the Middle East* is available in hardcover for $30.00. Its ISBN is 9781668095324, and its publication date is October 27, 2026.