Trump Dismisses Khashoggi Killing Questions
President Trump warmly hosts Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, brushes off Khashoggi murder, pushes massive arms and investment deals.
President Donald Trump gave Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman a red-carpet White House welcome on Tuesday, showering praise on the de facto ruler despite U.S. intelligence conclusions that he ordered the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. When reporters raised the killing, Trump interrupted: “He knew nothing about it,” and called the question embarrassing.
The president confirmed plans to sell F-35 jets to Riyadh, pledged $600 billion–$1 trillion in Saudi investments (figures experts deem unrealistic), and elevated Saudi Arabia to major non-NATO ally status.
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Separate agreements on AI, nuclear technology, and a possible mutual defense pact are advancing.
MBS called the Khashoggi killing “a huge mistake” but insisted Saudi Arabia took proper steps. Trump downplayed family business ties, including Jared Kushner’s $2 billion Saudi-funded firm. The lavish visit marks a sharp reversal from Biden-era ostracism of the crown prince.
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Kazi Mahmood