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Crown Prince Defends Khashoggi's Death; Trump Threatens Media

11/20/2025

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said Jamal Khashoggi's death was painful and regrettable but not his fault.
He said Khashoggi was not significant enough to merit a death order, noting there were a thousand others he would target first.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to revoke ABC's broadcasting license over the inquiry, drawing criticism as overly sensitive.
The meeting underscored differing attitudes toward accountability and media scrutiny.

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said Jamal Khashoggi's death was painful and regrettable but not his fault.
He said Khashoggi was not significant enough to merit a death order, noting there were a thousand others he would target first.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to revoke ABC's broadcasting license over the inquiry, drawing criticism as overly sensitive.
The meeting underscored differing attitudes toward accountability and media scrutiny.