Mike Pence on Trump's Comments Regarding Jamal Khashoggi's Killing

Pence's Stance on Trump's Statement

• 🎤 Mike Pence stated that he would not have made the statement that Saudi Crown Prince MBS knew nothing about the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.
• 💡 When asked if he believed the President's claim, Pence indicated he would not have said that.

Intelligence and White House Experience

• 🔍 Regarding evidence to the contrary seen in the White House, Pence stated he could not speak to intelligence he was exposed to.
• 📄 He acknowledged that President Biden had published an intelligence assessment on the matter.

Foreign Policy and Relationships

• 🌍 Pence emphasized the need to take the world as it is and build relationships with sovereigns, citing Chatham House's long history of discussing foreign policy.
• 🤝 He believes there is a need to find a way forward in the relationship with Saudi Arabia.

Commitment to Core Values

• 🗣️ Pence stressed the importance of never casting aside a deep commitment to freedom, including the freedom of the press.
• ⚖️ He suggested that if he had been in the President's position, the meeting and subsequent statements would have gone differently.