Headline Roundup • November 20th, 2018
Trump Says US Will Remain 'Steadfast Partner' of Saudi Arabia, No New Punishment for Journalist Jamal Khashoggi's Murder
Summary from the AllSides News Team
President Trump announced that the US will remain a "steadfast partner" of Saudi Arabia, signaling there will be no new punishment for journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder. Some have criticized Trump for not being harsh enough on the Saudi regime, as the CIA concluded that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman facilitated the killing. Others have said that his approach is strategic and will preserve US-Saudi relations and counterterrorism efforts in the Middle East.
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