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Trump Backs Saudi Crown Prince Amid Khashoggi Controversy

11/19/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed questions about the 2018 Jamal Khashoggi murder.
He said Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was not involved, despite the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) assessments.
The meeting marked a significant diplomatic shift with the Crown Prince warmly welcomed at the White House.
The Crown Prince expressed interest in joining the Abraham Accords, contingent on a two-state solution for Palestine.

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U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed questions about the 2018 Jamal Khashoggi murder.
He said Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was not involved, despite the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) assessments.
The meeting marked a significant diplomatic shift with the Crown Prince warmly welcomed at the White House.
The Crown Prince expressed interest in joining the Abraham Accords, contingent on a two-state solution for Palestine.