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# Richest Saudi Prince Calls Donald Trump a 'Disgrace'

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by 

[Sarah Begley](https://time.com/author/sarah-begley/)


## Sarah Begley


Dec 11, 2015 10:37 PM UTC

by 

[Sarah Begley](https://time.com/author/sarah-begley/)


## Sarah Begley


Dec 11, 2015 10:37 PM UTC

Saudi Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, the richest man in his country, has apparently [asked](http://ht.ly/VMB9P) Donald Trump to withdraw from the U.S. presidential race following Trump’s comments about barring Muslims from entering the U.S.

Alwaleed, whose almost $25 billion net worth makes him [Forbes](http://www.forbes.com/profile/prince-alwaleed-bin-talal-alsaud/?list=billionaires)‘ 34th richest person in the world, tweeted at his fellow hotel tycoon on his verified account. “You are a disgrace not only to the GOP but to all America. Withdraw from the U.S presidential race as you will never win.” His office later sent out a statement directing attention to the tweet.

> [](https://twitter.com/Alwaleed%5FTalal/status/675390247165915137)

Trump does not appear to have responded yet.

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