Trump’s Repeated Defense of the Saudi Crown Prince
Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the face of mounting allegations over the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. Even when confronted at the White House, Trump chose to highlight Khashoggi as “extremely controversial” and someone “a lot of people didn’t like,” rather than addressing US intelligence conclusions that the Crown Prince orchestrated the brutal killing.
Trump’s Unwavering Support Raises Eyebrows
Despite the international outcry and damning intelligence reports, Trump consistently promoted the Saudi Crown Prince’s denials. This stance has led many to question the motivations behind Trump’s loyalty. Is it business interests? Is it diplomatic strategy? Or does Trump just have a soft spot for controversial world leaders? One thing is clear: Trump’s approach to the Khashoggi case has been anything but conventional. Maybe he just really, really hates negative press—no matter who’s involved.
Why It Matters
The repeated defense of Mohammed bin Salman, especially in the face of evidence, raises serious questions about America’s commitment to human rights and the message it sends to the rest of the world. Or maybe the message is: “It’s not what you know, but who you know.”
Sources:
CNN: The many times Trump has promoted the Saudi crown prince’s Khashoggi denials