Former Vice President Mike Pence criticized President Trump for supporting the Saudi Crown Prince in light of the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Trump’s defense of Mohammed Bin Salman, accused by the CIA of orchestrating Khashoggi’s brutal killing, drew backlash from Pence. Pence, speaking at the Chatham House Think Tank in London, distanced himself from Trump’s remarks and emphasized the importance of the U.S.-Saudi relationship. Trump had welcomed Salman with grand gestures, including a military flypast, despite the heinous nature of Khashoggi’s murder.
Khashoggi’s death occurred at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in October 2018, with evidence suggesting gruesome dismemberment. International bodies, including the UN, have condemned Saudi Arabia for the “premeditated extrajudicial execution” of Khashoggi. Trump’s dismissive attitude towards the murder, labeling it as “things happen,” has raised concerns globally.
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