Trump and Crown Prince’s Involvement in Khashoggi’s Death

The Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a lavish welcome from US President Donald Trump on November 18, 2018, amid ongoing scrutiny over his involvement in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Despite evidence linking him to the planning and execution of the assassination, Trump dismissed concerns about MBS’s culpability, stating he was unaware of the incident. Khashoggi’s death has been characterized as a state-sanctioned operation, reflecting MBS’s consolidation of power in Saudi Arabia. The kingdom’s response has largely involved distancing itself from the act, portraying the assassins as rogue agents.

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