Trump Deflects Khashoggi Murder Question, Defends MBS

Trump's Defense of MBS

• 🎙️ Donald Trump intervened when a reporter asked Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) about the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• 🚫 Trump stated that MBS "knew nothing" about the murder and that the question was an attempt to "embarrass our guest."
• 🗣️ Trump characterized Khashoggi as "extremely controversial" and suggested that "things happened."

MBS Addresses Khashoggi Murder and 9/11 Families

• 💔 MBS expressed that it is "painful" to hear about the loss of life and that Saudi Arabia has improved its investigative system to prevent such occurrences.
• 🇺🇸 MBS also addressed the 9/11 families, stating that bin Laden used Saudi people to destroy the US-Saudi relationship, and that a strong relationship is critical against extremism and terrorism.
• 🔍 He emphasized that Saudi Arabia conducted investigations and improved its system to ensure such events do not happen again.

Trump on Family Business and US Success

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Trump stated he has nothing to do with his family's business dealings and has devoted 100% of his energy to the presidency.
• 📈 He claimed to have built a "tremendous business" and made America more successful than ever before, citing $21 trillion in revenue.
• 📰 Trump also referred to ABC News as "fake news."