Statement from President Donald J. Trump on Standing with Saudi Arabia

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   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.

   Paragraphs addressing the crown prince and partnership

   Trump protected the Saudi partnership after acknowledging the crown prince might have known of Khashoggi's murder · Trump's position is documented; the statement did not adjudicate the crown prince's responsibility.