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Rep. Vindman Demands Transparency on Khashoggi Murder Claims

11/19/2025

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Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA) criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for allegedly suggesting journalist Jamal Khashoggi deserved his murder.
He urged release of the 2019 phone call transcript between Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, calling it deeply disturbing.
Vindman said there must be transparency about U.S. intelligence on Mohammed bin Salman’s involvement in Khashoggi's assassination.
He added that the Khashoggi family and the American public deserve to know the facts.

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Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA) criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for allegedly suggesting journalist Jamal Khashoggi deserved his murder.
He urged release of the 2019 phone call transcript between Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, calling it deeply disturbing.
Vindman said there must be transparency about U.S. intelligence on Mohammed bin Salman’s involvement in Khashoggi's assassination.
He added that the Khashoggi family and the American public deserve to know the facts.