Trump Defends Saudi Crown Prince on Khashoggi Killing, Contradicting U.S. Intel
CBS NewsDecember 5, 20253 min3,697 views
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- 🇸🇦 Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made his first U.S. visit since intelligence concluded he approved the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
- 🇺🇸 President Trump defended the Crown Prince, stating he "knew nothing" about the killing, directly contradicting U.S. intelligence officials.
Contradiction of Intelligence Findings
- 💡 Trump's assertion that the Crown Prince knew nothing about Khashoggi's death flies in the face of years of U.S. intelligence reports.
- 🎯 Even Trump's own CIA director concluded the Crown Prince either directed or indicated a desire for Khashoggi to be captured or killed.
President's Remarks and Reporter Interaction
- 🗣️ Trump's comment that Khashoggi was "very controversial" and that "things happen" was seen as implying Khashoggi perhaps had it coming.
- 😠 The President became notably angry at the reporter who asked about the Crown Prince's role in Khashoggi's death.
Lavish Welcome and Financial Ties
- 🐎 The White House extended a welcome with many trappings of a state visit, including people on horseback and a flyover by fighter jets.
- 💰 Persistent questions remain about the Trump family's deep financial ties to Saudi Arabia, despite Trump's denial of any conflict of interest regarding business dealings.
- ✈️ The visit occurred shortly after the U.S. approved the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia for the first time.
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