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Khashoggi's Widow Urges Trump for Justice, Accountability

11/20/2025

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Khashoggi Widow Critiques

Hanan Elatr Khashoggi, widow of Jamal Khashoggi, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for undermining his legacy.
Her critique followed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's White House visit.
She urged Trump to back justice, including the return of Khashoggi’s remains and financial compensation.
President Donald Trump defended the Crown Prince, saying he knew nothing about the killing and called questions "fake news."

Summary

Trump Hosts Salman

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House.
Trump emphasized boosting U.S. investments from $600 billion to $1 trillion.
The visit was the first since the 2018 murder of Jamal Khashoggi, attributed to Mohammed bin Salman by U.S. intelligence.
Trump defended the prince, saying he knew nothing about the killing, despite intelligence assessments to the contrary.

History

Historical Context

Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi journalist critical of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was murdered on October 2, 2018, inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. U.S. intelligence later concluded that bin Salman ordered the assassination, straining U.S.-Saudi relations. The ongoing quest for accountability, highlighted by Khashoggi's widow's recent criticisms, continues to impact discussions on human rights and investment between the two nations.

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Khashoggi Widow Critiques

Hanan Elatr Khashoggi, widow of Jamal Khashoggi, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for undermining his legacy.
Her critique followed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's White House visit.
She urged Trump to back justice, including the return of Khashoggi’s remains and financial compensation.
President Donald Trump defended the Crown Prince, saying he knew nothing about the killing and called questions "fake news."

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