Tag: US-Saudi relations
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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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News Analysis: How the Saudi crown prince went from pariah to feted White House guest
From Pariah to Diplomatic Fixture: A Fast-Forward Realignment Seven years ago, a visit by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the United States would have triggered a political crisis, not a welcome banner. The murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, amid‑ships of a tense U.S.-Saudi relationship, had turned the crown prince into a symbol of autocratic…
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Trump and MBS: A Bond Built on Controversy and Contempt
Introduction: A controversial alliance takes shape From the moment Donald Trump entered the U.S. presidency, the relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia entered a new phase marked by personal chemistry, strategic calculations, and public controversy. Central to this narrative is the bond between former President Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman…
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Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Bond Over Contempt: A Delicate Alliance in Turbulent Times
Introduction: A Controversial Bond in a Divisive Era From the moment political headlines turned toward the tensions between the United States and Saudi Arabia, observers noted a unique, almost personal, dynamic between former President Donald Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS). The relationship that emerged was marked by outspoken contempt for critics, a…
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Cristiano Ronaldo at White House Dinner with Crown Prince
Ronaldo Makes a High-Profile Appearance in Washington The football icon Cristiano Ronaldo drew global attention as he attended a White House black-tie dinner, a marquee event that brought together heads of state, business leaders, and notable cultural figures. This unlikely pairing—one of the world’s most recognizable athletes and the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia—…
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Cristiano Ronaldo to Visit White House on Saudi Crown Prince Day
Overview: Ronaldo’s White House Visit on a Day Marked by a Crown Prince Football megastar Cristiano Ronaldo is set to visit the White House on Tuesday, a U.S. official confirmed. The planned trip coincides with the Saudi crown prince’s activities in the United States, underscoring the growing intersection of sports, diplomacy, and global business that…
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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 to Reset Ties
Overview: A high-stakes visit in a familiar venue President Donald Trump welcomed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House for a visit steeped in ceremony and geopolitical signaling. The encounter, marked by pomp and careful diplomacy, underscored a long-standing U.S.-Saudi alliance as both governments seek to navigate a complex mix of strategic interests…
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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…