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Saudi Crown Prince Defends Kingdom Over 9/11 Attacks During Controversial US Visit
Nov 19, 2025 11:47 am CST
During his White House visit, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman claimed Osama bin Laden strategically used Saudi nationals in the 9/11 attacks to damage US-Saudi relations. While facing pressure over both 9/11 and the Khashoggi murder, the Crown Prince emphasized Saudi Arabia's preventative measures against terrorism and the importance of maintaining strong bilateral ties with the United States.
Trump Defends Saudi Crown Prince Over Khashoggi Murder While Securing Major US-Saudi Deals
Nov 19, 2025 10:01 am CST
US President Donald Trump defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi during a White House meeting where the two countries approved a civilian nuclear deal and F-35 jet sales. Trump contradicted US intelligence assessments, claiming the prince "knew nothing" about the murder while announcing a promised $1 trillion Saudi investment in the United States.