Donald Trump Defends Saudi Prince on Khashoggi Murder During White House Visit

Trump's Defense of Saudi Prince

• 🎙️ Donald Trump stated that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman "knew nothing about" the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• 🎯 This defense came during the Prince's visit to the White House, despite US intelligence concluding he orchestrated the murder.
• 🗣️ 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

• 💼 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."
• 🇺🇸 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."
• 💰 He also boasted about bringing in "$21 trillion," though the context for this figure is unclear.

Khashoggi Controversy and Guest Embarrassment

• 📰 Trump referred to Jamal Khashoggi as an "extremely controversial" figure, noting that "a lot of people didn't like that gentleman."
• 🚫 He suggested that regardless of whether one liked Khashoggi, "things happened," but reiterated that the Prince "knew nothing about it."
• ✋ Trump concluded by stating, "You don't have to embarrass our guest by asking a question like that."