US EditionTrump defends Saudi crown prince over killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, says 'things happen'
President Trump dismissed U.S. intelligence linking Saudi Crown Prince to Jamal Khashoggi's 2018 killing while promoting up to $1 trillion in Saudi investments and defense deals.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump defended Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office, downplaying U.S. intelligence linking him to Jamal Khashoggi's 2018 killing.
- A 2021 Office of the Director of National Intelligence assessment concluded Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had 'approved' Jamal Khashoggi, Washington Post columnist's 2018 murder and controlled security making unauthorized acts unlikely.
- Trump praised Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, saying 'As far as this gentleman is concerned, he's done a phenomenal job', and snapped at ABC News reporter Mary Bruce when questioned about Khashoggi's death.
- Families of 9/11 reacted with fury that the crown prince was in the Oval Office, and reporters, including Mary Bruce, pressed President Donald Trump about the intelligence linking the prince to the murder, prompting tense exchanges.
- Bin Salman called the killing 'painful' for Saudi Arabia and said in a 2019 '60 Minutes' interview, 'I take full responsibility as a leader in Saudi Arabia, especially since it was committed by individuals working for the Saudi government'.
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