Trump Accused of Betraying America by Covering for Saudi Crown Prince MBS

Trump's Defense of MBS on Khashoggi Murder

• 🎯 President Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) at the White House, appearing to provide cover for MBS regarding the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• 🗣️ Trump claimed MBS knew nothing about the killing, dismissing the journalist as "extremely controversial" and suggesting "things happen."
• 🛡️ This stance contradicts findings from US intelligence agencies, which concluded MBS likely approved the assassination.

Details of Jamal Khashoggi's Murder

• 🔪 Jamal Khashoggi, a US resident and Washington Post journalist, was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
• 🕵️ A team of 15 Saudi agents allegedly dismembered his body after he was restrained and given a fatal overdose.
• 🇸🇦 MBS called the incident a "painful mistake" and stated Saudi Arabia had improved its investigative systems.

Trump's Past Actions and Business Dealings

• 🤝 In a 2020 interview with Bob Woodward, Trump bragged about "saving MBS's ass" by intervening with Congress.
• 💰 The Trump family has significant business dealings with Saudi Arabia, reportedly collecting an estimated $50 million in 2024 alone.
• 🏢 The Trump Organization also announced plans for a Trump Plaza to be built in Saudi Arabia.
• 💸 Jared Kushner received a $2 billion investment from the Saudi government for his investment fund.

Double Standards in Political Accountability

• ⚖️ The discussion highlights a perceived double standard in how US politicians and media react to leaders of different countries.
• 🇮🇱 The hosts question whether an Israeli leader would face the same level of scrutiny for similar actions, citing the assassination of 241 journalists by the IDF.
• 🚫 They argue that accusations of Islamophobia or anti-Semitism are used to deflect legitimate criticism of foreign governments, including Saudi Arabia and Israel.
• 📰 Trump reportedly dismissed the ABC reporter who asked about Khashoggi as "Fake News."