19 Mar 2024
Thursday 25 October 2018 - 14:40
Story Code : 324586

Trumps big bet on Saudis now poses a bigger dilemma

The Wall Street Journal | Peter Nicholas and Rebecca Ballhaus: The killing of Jamal Khashoggi complicates presidents hope to reap rewards from stronger ties


In the run-up to President Trumps trip to Saudi Arabia last year, senior White House aide Jared Kushner and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke nearly every day.

Mr. Kushner, the presidents son-in-law, worked to lock in Saudi pledges and make certain Mr. Trump wouldnt come away embarrassed from his maiden trip overseas, a person familiar with the matter said.

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