In a recent event at the Oval Office, Donald Trump came to the defense of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, who has been implicated in the brutal killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Trump dismissed the accusations, stating that Khashoggi was a controversial figure and implying that Salman had no knowledge of the murder, attributing it to unforeseen circumstances.
The incident involving Khashoggi occurred on October 2, 2018, when he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul for paperwork related to his upcoming wedding. Tragically, evidence suggests he was murdered and dismembered using a bone saw inside the consulate, with Turkish officials uncovering signs of tampering with the crime scene.
Despite international condemnation, Trump has consistently shown support for Saudi Arabia and its leadership. When pressed about the murder during the Crown Prince’s visit to the White House, Trump criticized the reporter, labeling the inquiry as “fake news” and defending Salman by claiming his innocence in the matter.
Salman, in response to questions about the warm reception he received at the White House from families of 9/11 victims, expressed sympathy for their pain. He attempted to distance himself from the 9/11 attacks, attributing them to individuals like Osama Bin Laden who sought to undermine US-Saudi relations.
Regarding Khashoggi’s murder, Salman acknowledged it as a significant error and asserted that steps were being taken to prevent such tragedies in the future. He emphasized the loss of life and the ongoing investigations in Saudi Arabia to address the incident.
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