It received support from the relatively liberal (and at the time, relatively small) Saudi middle class but generally did not have a large base of support within the broader population.[2][2] The movement was supported by Talal's brothers, Nawwaf bin Abdulaziz, Fawwaz bin Abdulaziz and Badr bin Abdulaziz.[3][4] Another brother, Prince Abdul Muhsin, vocally supported the movement and suggested a constitutional monarchy.[4] In addition, the movement was also supported by younger princes from the cadet branches of the House of Saud.[6] Another significant ally was then oil minister Abdullah Tariki.[6] Crown Prince Faisal expelled many of its members to Lebanon and later pardoned them when he became king.