White House, bin Salman and Saudi Arabia
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On November 18th Donald Trump welcomed Muhammad bin Salman, the Saudi crown prince, with all the pomp America could muster, including a military fly-past and a black-tie dinner at the White House. The two men signed deals for investment,
Observers noted signs of tension and anxiety during sensitive discussions, including questions about Jamal Khashoggi and Iran, sparking debate about his demeanor
Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-Va.), who served on the National Security Council (NSC) in the first Trump administration, called on President Trump to release the transcript of a “shocking” phone call
Trump rolled out an opulent reception for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Washington, extending both a security pact featuring warplanes and a public defence of the royal's alleged role in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.