Trump protected the Saudi partnership after acknowledging the crown prince might have known of Khashoggi's murder
Reporting and findings
- documented
Trump's statement said the Saudi crown prince may or may not have known about Jamal Khashoggi's murder and nevertheless declared that the United States intended to remain Saudi Arabia's partner.
- The White House: Statement from President Donald J. Trump on Standing with Saudi ArabiaParagraphs addressing the crown prince and partnership
Summary and current status
Trump's position is documented; the statement did not adjudicate the crown prince's responsibility.
People and organizations
- Trump statement on Jamal Khashoggi and Saudi Arabiaofficial statement maintaining the Saudi partnership
- Donald J. Trumppresident issuing the statement
Relationships in this file
- Donald J. Trumpmaintained the Saudi partnership after Khashoggi's murderTrump statement on Jamal Khashoggi and Saudi Arabia