Khashoggi fallout deepens as Trump clings to Saudi patience
The Saudi explanation for Jamal Khashoggi’s killing was getting shakier by the hour, and Trump was still trying to keep the relationship from blowing up. On October 21, the White House’s handling of the murder looked less like a moral response than a damage-control operation built around strategic patience and diplomatic reluctance. That left Trump exposed to criticism from lawmakers, human-rights advocates, and anyone who noticed that the administration kept sounding more interested in protecting Saudi ties than demanding accountability.
The Saudi explanation for Jamal Khashoggi’s killing was getting shakier by the hour, and Trump was still trying to keep the relationship from blowing up. On October 21, the White House’s handling of the murder looked less like a moral response than a damage-control operation built around strategic patience and diplomatic reluctance. That left Trump exposed to criticism from lawmakers, human-rights advocates, and any…
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