Trump and Saudi Crown Prince MBS (Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud).
‪While the move was likely fueled by his outspoken criticism of the monarchy and its policies, the journalist was only blacklisted from working‬ in the kingdom after criticizing Trump.
Mounting evidence has pointed to a murder by a “hit team” with links to MBS, but the Trump administration has criticized those accusing the Saudis of involvement, with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo telling reporters, “We ought to give them a few more days” to complete their own investigation and issuing a reminder that the Saudis “are an important strategic alliance of the U.S. and we need to be mindful of that as well.”….
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