Donald Trump Defends Saudi Prince on Khashoggi Murder During White House Visit
NewsNationDecember 5, 20251 min7,703 views
3 connectionsΒ·5 entities in this videoβTrump's Defense of Saudi Prince
- ποΈ Donald Trump stated that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman "knew nothing about" the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
- π― This defense came during the Prince's visit to the White House, despite US intelligence concluding he orchestrated the murder.
- π£οΈ Trump deflected a question from ABC News, calling the outlet "fake" and one of the worst in the business.
Trump's Business Background and American Success
- πΌ Trump mentioned his family's business dealings, stating they have done "very little with Saudi Arabia" and that anything they have done has been "very good."
- πΊπΈ He asserted that he left his family's business success behind to make America more successful, claiming he has made America "more successful by far than it ever was."
- π° He also boasted about bringing in "$21 trillion," though the context for this figure is unclear.
Khashoggi Controversy and Guest Embarrassment
- π° Trump referred to Jamal Khashoggi as an "extremely controversial" figure, noting that "a lot of people didn't like that gentleman."
- π« He suggested that regardless of whether one liked Khashoggi, "things happened," but reiterated that the Prince "knew nothing about it."
- β Trump concluded by stating, "You don't have to embarrass our guest by asking a question like that."
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Donald TrumpMohammed bin SalmanJamal KhashoggiSaudi ArabiaWhite House VisitUS IntelligenceJournalist MurderHuman RightsABC NewsFamily BusinessAmerican Success
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