US EditionTrump defends Saudi crown prince over killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, says 'things happen'
- 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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Wife of murdered Saudi journalist says 'zero justice' has been served after Trump dismisses US intelligence findings
Responding to Donald Trump's remarks in defence of Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, where he derided Jamal Khashoggi as "extremely controversial", Mr Khashoggi's wife told Sky News she was "disappointed" to hear the president's description.
Khashoggi Who? Trump’s Saudi Visit Sparks Outrage
President Trump defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a high‑profile bilateral press conference, responding bluntly to a question about the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Trump labelled Khashoggi “extremely controversial” and insisted the crown prince “knew nothing” of the murder, adding “things happen.” Meanwhile, bin Salman offered a brief acknowledgement that the incident was “painful … a huge mistake.” The meeti…
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Trump attacks ABC News correspondent Mary Bruce in angry response to three sharp questions
President Donald Trump denounced ABC News chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce as a “terrible reporter” and threatened the network's license to broadcast after she asked three sharp questions in the Oval Office on Tuesday. Bruce was among a group…
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