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.