Trump on Khashoggi Killing: 'Things Happen' Amidst Criticism
Associated PressNovember 18, 20252 min6,919 views
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- 🎙️ President Trump stated that regarding the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, "things happen," when questioned about criticism directed at Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
- 🎯 Trump dismissed the journalist's controversial nature, suggesting that "a lot of people didn't like that gentleman."
- 🚫 He asserted that the Crown Prince "knew nothing about it" and suggested the question was an attempt to "embarrass our guest."
Crown Prince's Defense and 9/11 Families
- 🇸🇦 Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed pain over the killing of the journalist, calling it a "huge mistake" and stating Saudi Arabia has "improved our system" to prevent future incidents.
- ✈️ He addressed the 9/11 families' anger, framing the event as an attempt by Osama bin Laden to "destroy this relation" between the US and Saudi Arabia.
- 🤝 The Crown Prince emphasized focusing on "reality based on CIA documents and based on a lot of documents" regarding 9/11.
Business Dealings and Media
- 👨💼 Trump denied any conflict of interest regarding his family's business dealings in Saudi Arabia, stating he has "left" and devoted "100% of my energy" to the presidency.
- 📰 He referred to ABC News as "fake news," calling them "one of the worst in the business."
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