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Khashoggi's Widow Urges Trump to Release Saudi Transcript

11/24/2025

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On November 21, 2025, Hanan Elatr Khashoggi, Jamal Khashoggi's widow, joined Democratic lawmakers to urge U.S. President Donald Trump to release the 2019 transcript with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
She labeled the 2018 murder at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul a terrorist act, citing the CIA conclusion that Mohammed bin Salman ordered it.
U.S. President Donald Trump has maintained ties with Saudi Arabia, seeking investments and arms sales.

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On November 21, 2025, Hanan Elatr Khashoggi, Jamal Khashoggi's widow, joined Democratic lawmakers to urge U.S. President Donald Trump to release the 2019 transcript with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
She labeled the 2018 murder at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul a terrorist act, citing the CIA conclusion that Mohammed bin Salman ordered it.
U.S. President Donald Trump has maintained ties with Saudi Arabia, seeking investments and arms sales.