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Khashoggi Widow Slams Trump’s Dismissive Comments on Murder

11/19/2025

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Hanan Elatr Khashoggi, widow of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi, criticized President Donald Trump for his dismissive remarks about her husband's death during a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Trump stated, “things happen,” while defending the prince, despite U.S. intelligence implicating him in the murder.
Khashoggi expressed a desire to meet Trump to provide a more accurate portrayal of Jamal and described her life since his death as “seven years of hell.”

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Hanan Elatr Khashoggi, widow of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi, criticized President Donald Trump for his dismissive remarks about her husband's death during a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Trump stated, “things happen,” while defending the prince, despite U.S. intelligence implicating him in the murder.
Khashoggi expressed a desire to meet Trump to provide a more accurate portrayal of Jamal and described her life since his death as “seven years of hell.”