In a recent incident, Donald Trump came to the defense of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, who was accused by US intelligence of orchestrating the brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. During a press interaction, Trump downplayed the accusations, referring to Khashoggi as a controversial figure with many detractors and suggesting that Salman was unaware of the journalist’s demise, stating that “things happen.”

Khashoggi went missing after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in October 2018, where it is believed he was killed and dismembered. Turkish officials discovered evidence of the murder, which had been tampered with. The United Nations has since held the Saudi government accountable for the premeditated killing of Khashoggi.

Despite global criticism, Trump has consistently shown admiration for Saudi Arabia and its leadership. During a meeting with the Crown Prince at the White House, Trump faced questions from ABC News regarding Khashoggi’s murder, to which he responded by attacking the reporter, labeling the inquiry as “fake news.”

In response to inquiries about the warm welcome given to him at the White House, Salman expressed empathy for the families of the 9/11 victims and attributed the attack to Osama Bin Laden’s manipulation of Saudi individuals to strain US-Saudi relations. He acknowledged Khashoggi’s murder as a grave error and emphasized efforts to prevent such incidents in the future.

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