The major players behind an ill-fated deal to make Mayor Eric Adams the Trump administration’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia have financial ties to a developer trying to win approval for a New York City casino.
Billionaire developer Steve Witkoff, who serves as President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, is a consultant for the bidder, the Bally’s Corporation, according to his financial disclosures. Witkoff floated the Saudi diplomatic post to Adams’ team earlier this month. Frank Carone — a close Adams adviser, his reelection campaign chair and former City Hall chief of staff — also took part in discussions about the role.
