Hanan Elatr Khashoggi, the widow of Jamal Khashoggi, and Democratic members of Congress have called upon President Trump to release the transcript of his phone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman following Khashoggi’s murder in 2018. Rep. Vindman, who served on Trump’s National Security Council, has described the 2019 call as “highly disturbing” and urged for its declassification. Khashoggi’s widow and other critics have condemned Trump’s cordial reception of MBS and defense of Saudi Arabia, especially given US intelligence agencies’ findings that MBS ordered the murder. This call for transparency and justice comes amid continued arms sales to the kingdom, ongoing investigations, and potential business ventures that may present conflicts of interest.
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Trump, MBS had “shocking” phone call after Khashoggi murder, Vindman warns, and this statement immediately begs the question: What could possibly be shocking at this point? Considering the well-documented history of both Donald Trump and Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), the potential for a truly surprising revelation feels limited. After witnessing years of behavior that prioritized personal gain and disregard for human rights, it’s hard to imagine anything said during a private phone call that would surpass the shock value of their public actions.
The very idea of a “shocking” call implies something significantly worse than we already know. It suggests a level of depravity that exceeds even the widely condemned murder of Jamal Khashoggi, a journalist critical of both Trump and MBS.… Continue reading
As AP News reports, Jamal Khashoggi’s widow is demanding the release of the transcript of a 2019 phone call between former President Donald Trump and Mohammed bin Salman, raising questions about Trump’s potential personal benefits from his relationship with the Saudi crown prince. Democratic lawmakers, led by Rep. Eugene Vindman, are also seeking the transcript, with Vindman describing the call as “shocking.” These concerns are fueled by Trump’s dismissal of U.S. intelligence findings regarding Prince Mohammed’s involvement in Khashoggi’s 2018 murder, along with the former president’s family’s business dealings in Saudi Arabia. The situation mirrors Trump’s first impeachment, and while release is unlikely, the lawmakers emphasize that Trump’s actions reflect a concerning trend.
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Representative Eugene Vindman is advocating for the release of a classified transcript from a 2019 phone call between Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, following the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. Vindman, a former National Security Council lawyer, claims the call’s contents were “shocking” and the public deserves to know what was said. He has launched a campaign, including a press conference with Khashoggi’s widow, and is working with other House Democrats to pressure Trump to release the transcript. Vindman’s efforts were spurred by Trump’s recent defense of the Crown Prince and disparaging remarks about Khashoggi, prompting him to seek accountability and transparency.
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Vindman demands release of Trump-MBS call after Khashoggi murder: ‘You will be shocked’ – this is what we’re talking about, and it’s a topic that’s clearly stirring up a lot of feelings. The basic premise is that Alexander Vindman, a key figure in the Trump-Ukraine scandal, is calling for the release of the transcript and potentially the audio recording of the phone call between former President Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) following the brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. He believes that the contents will be shocking, which is a pretty bold statement, considering the political climate and the things we’ve already witnessed.… Continue reading
During his White House visit, President Donald Trump warmly embraced Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, dismissing U.S. intelligence findings that implicated the Crown Prince in the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Trump praised Prince Mohammed as an indispensable player in the Middle East and announced Saudi Arabia’s increased investment in the U.S. Furthermore, Trump announced agreements including the sale of F-35 fighter jets, a defense agreement, and designation of Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, despite concerns about human rights and potential conflicts of interest. The visit also aimed to advance the Abraham Accords and normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia, though the Saudis insisted on a path to Palestinian statehood first.
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The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill on Tuesday compelling the Justice Department to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein. This decisive action followed months of effort to overcome opposition, including from former President Donald Trump and Republican leadership. Despite initial resistance, the bill garnered significant momentum, leading to its passage in the House and subsequent unanimous consent in the Senate. This legislative victory marks a crucial step in the pursuit of accountability for Epstein’s victims and scrutiny of law enforcement’s handling of the case.
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During a recent meeting in the Oval Office, former President Trump downplayed the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, calling him “extremely controversial” and suggesting that raising the issue was intended to embarrass Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Trump maintained that the Crown Prince was not involved in the murder despite the CIA’s assessment that he likely approved the assassination. In his own defense, the Crown Prince acknowledged the murder was a “huge mistake” and claimed Saudi Arabia conducted a proper investigation. The visit marked the Crown Prince’s first to Washington since before the murder.
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Saudi journalist Turki al-Jasser was executed in Riyadh after seven years of detention, for alleged crimes against national security, including communicating with individuals outside the kingdom. His execution follows the 2018 murder of Jamal Khashoggi and is believed to be linked to anonymous Twitter accounts criticizing the Saudi royal family. Al-Jasser’s case highlights the Saudi government’s crackdown on dissent, facilitated by the infiltration of Twitter and subsequent access to user data. Despite international condemnation and legal mechanisms for intervention, the execution underscores Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s continued intolerance of criticism.
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