Saudi Crown Prince Faces Backlash Over 9/11 and Khashoggi Killings During US Visit
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman faced intense questioning during his White House visit, with families of 9/11 victims and media personnel demanding accountability from Saudi Arabia. Despite survivors' anger, the prince claimed Saudi Arabia is doing its best to prevent similar incidents in the future. The prince was questioned about the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a vocal critic of the Saudi kingdom. US intelligence reportedly found the prince directly involved in Khashoggi's murder. Khashoggi's widow expressed disappointment after President Trump characterized her late husband as 'controversial' and 'unliked.' During the press conference, ABC News' Mary Bruce asked Trump if it was appropriate for his family to do business in Saudi Arabia while he was president. Trump responded by calling Bruce a 'terrible reporter' and threatened to take away ABC's broadcasting license. The crown prince denied Saudi Arabia's involvement in the 9/11 attacks, claiming Osama Bin Laden used Saudi citizens to destroy the US-Saudi relationship. He added that the two countries should focus on reality rather than dwelling on past events. President Trump dismissed the US intelligence findings on Khashoggi's killing, calling him 'unliked' by many people. The prince described Khashoggi's death as a 'huge mistake.' Trump also criticized Bruce for her questions, calling her attitude 'terrible' and accusing ABC News of spreading 'fake news.'
