Tag: Jamal Khashoggi
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Jamal Khashoggi: His Words Live Forever in U.S.-Saudi Relations
Preserving the Voice of a Reporter Who Remains Unforgotten Jamal Khashoggi’s name remains a provocative touchstone in debates over journalism, accountability, and foreign policy. The columnist, who once framed Saudi Arabia’s internal dialogue for a broad audience, was murdered in 2018 in a case that reverberates through corridors of power today. When leaders meet and…
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Jamal Khashoggi’s words live on: truth endures in the MBS era
Introduction: a moment that lingers When President Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the Oval Office, the question of Jamal Khashoggi—an exiled Saudi journalist who was murdered in 2018—returned to the foreground. U.S. intelligence agencies concluded that the operation to silence Khashoggi was approved at the highest levels of Saudi leadership. The…
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Opinion: Jamal Khashoggi’s Words Live Forever
Introduction: A moment that reopens old wounds When a president sits down with the heir to a longtime U.S. ally, the optics are heavy, and the implications reverberate beyond the White House. This week, the Oval Office encounter with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) brought Jamal Khashoggi back into the national conversation. The…
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Trump Shrugs Off Khashoggi Murder During Saudi Prince Visit at the White House
Introduction: A moment that drew scrutiny President Donald Trump’s remarks during a White House meeting with a visiting Saudi prince drew swift attention the moment he characterized the 2018 killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi as “extremely controversial” and largely unworthy of escalating tensions. The exchange underscored long-standing tensions between U.S. leaders seeking a…
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Trump Shrugs Off Khashoggi Murder During Saudi Prince White House Visit
Overview of the Remarks President Donald Trump addressed reporters at the White House as he welcomed a Saudi royal delegation, including the Kingdom’s crown prince, amid long-standing U.S.-Saudi ties. In comments that quickly drew fire from critics, Trump described Jamal Khashoggi as an “extremely controversial” journalist who was disliked by many—phrasing that many observers felt…
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Trump Hosts Saudi Crown Prince Visit at White House Amid Diplomacy and Scrutiny
Trump hosts Saudi Crown Prince visit at the White House President Donald Trump welcomed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House on Tuesday as part of a high-profile push to deepen U.S.-Saudi ties. The visit comes amid ongoing efforts by Riyadh to rehabilitate its international standing after the 2018 killing of Jamal Khashoggi,…
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“Very Painful”: The U.S.-Saudi F-35 Deal, Hanan Khashoggi’s Outcry, and a Turbulent Royal Visit
Introduction: A visit shrouded in controversy The impending visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) to Washington has become a flashpoint in a complex web of defense deals, political signaling, and painful reminders of a turbulent modern history. As U.S. officials highlight a lavish welcome, critics point to human rights concerns, the controversial…
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Very Painful: U.S.-Saudi F-35 Deal and Hanan Khashoggi’s Response to MBS’s Washington Visit
Overview: A Controversial Deal on the Table The looming U.S.-Saudi agreement on F-35 fighter jets has intensified debates about weapons sales, strategic ties, and human rights concerns. As the deal nears completion, the Trump administration is preparing a high-profile reception for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) during his Washington visit. The gathering signals a…
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“Very Painful”: U.S.-Saudi F-35 Deal Heads to Finalization Amid MBS Visit Controversy
Overview: A Controversial Closure to a High-Stakes Deal As President Donald Trump prepares a lavish White House greeting for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the United States and Saudi Arabia edge closer to finalizing a long-discussed F-35 fighter jet deal. The agreement, expected to bolster bilateral defense cooperation, sits at the intersection of strategic ambitions…