'Things happen' - Trump defends Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing

Published: 11/18/2025
'Things happen' - Trump defends Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing
Trump defends Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, stating he knew nothing about Jamal Khashoggi's murder, amid controversy and shockwaves in US-Saudi relations following the assassination. The crown prince claims Saudi Arabia conducted a proper investigation and calls the incident a "painful" mistake. Despite a US intelligence report implicating bin Salman, Trump's meeting with the crown prince discussed deals on nuclear power, AI, and fighter jets, causing concern among some Israeli officials. Biden's prior stance on Saudi Arabia's human rights record contrasts with Trump's defense of the crown prince.