Trump calls Saudi crown prince a 'friend of mine' as he dodges question about Khashoggi murder at joint meeting and congratulations kingdom for having 'ceased' supporting terror Trump met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman When asked about Jama Khashoggi's murder, Trump said: 'Thank you very much' The CIA reportedly concluded the crown prince directed the killing Trump said he has a 'great relationship' with MBS He thanked the Saudi Kingdom for fighting terror He said they and others supported terror in the past but were now going 'the exact opposite way'
By Geoff Earle, Deputy U.s. Political Editor For Dailymail.com In Osaka, Japan
Published: 01:17 BST, 29 June 2019 | Updated: 01:17 BST, 29 June 2019
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President Donald Trump avoided a question about Jamal Khashoggi during a meeting with the Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, whom he called 'my friend.'
The president was twice asked about the murdered Saudi Washington Post
