Jimdamick
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Trump said today that he wouldn’t let the murder of U.S-based columnist Jamal Khashoggi jeopardize U.S. relations with Saudi Arabia, citing the potential impact on oil prices US jobs, and Iranian influence in the Middle East.
In a statement made today headlined “America First!” Trump said he would stand by Saudi Arabia regardless of whether Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered Khashoggi’s death. That, he argued, outweighs the “horrible crime” perpetrated against Khashoggi, a writer for the Washington Post and a critic of the crown prince.
“If we broke with them, I think your oil prices would go through the roof,” Trump told reporters later Tuesday as he left the White House to spend Thanksgiving in Florida. He added that given the U.S. interests at stake, “It’s a very simple equation for me.”
Trump said the U.S. “intends to remain a steadfast partner of Saudi Arabia to ensure the interests of our country, Israel (what a shocker!) and all other partners in the region (like who?). It is our paramount goal to fully eliminate the threat of terrorism throughout the world!”
Trump suggested he would oppose efforts by Congress to impose additional punishment on the kingdom after his administration sanctioned 17 individuals alleged to have participated in the murder.
“I understand there are members of Congress who, for political or other reasons, would like to go in a different direction -- and they are free to do so,” he said. “I will consider whatever ideas are presented to me, but only if they are consistent with the absolute security and safety of America.” (Fuck integrity)
Democratic members of Congress responded with swift derision. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon said Trump “makes clear that he does not care who ordered the brutal murder” and showed “subservience to the leaders of an authoritarian and murderous monarchy.” Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire said “Trump’s habit of siding with murderous foreign dictators over American intelligence professionals is a stain on our democracy.” (Ya think?)
Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky also was critical. “The President indicates that Saudi Arabia is the lesser two evils compared to Iran and so the US won’t punish Saudi Arabia for the brutal killing and dismemberment of a dissident journalist in their consulate. I disagree,” Paul said in a tweet.
Several news organizations including the Washington Post and New York Times reported last week that the CIA concluded the crown prince ordered Khashoggi’s murder at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul last month, contradicting the kingdom’s claim he wasn’t involved. CIA officials have high confidence in their conclusion, which is based on multiple sources of intelligence, the Post reported.
Trump told reporters the CIA has “nothing definitive” to prove the crown prince ordered the murder.
Don't worry about being an enabler for every murdering autocrat/dictator in the world, that will be emboldened now to also kill dissenters just like Saudi Arabia did, apparently without real consequences, at least from the US. As a matter of fact, it seems that it would help to get on Trump's good side as long as they kill journalists
What a immoral piece of shit
In a statement made today headlined “America First!” Trump said he would stand by Saudi Arabia regardless of whether Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered Khashoggi’s death. That, he argued, outweighs the “horrible crime” perpetrated against Khashoggi, a writer for the Washington Post and a critic of the crown prince.
“If we broke with them, I think your oil prices would go through the roof,” Trump told reporters later Tuesday as he left the White House to spend Thanksgiving in Florida. He added that given the U.S. interests at stake, “It’s a very simple equation for me.”
Trump said the U.S. “intends to remain a steadfast partner of Saudi Arabia to ensure the interests of our country, Israel (what a shocker!) and all other partners in the region (like who?). It is our paramount goal to fully eliminate the threat of terrorism throughout the world!”
Trump suggested he would oppose efforts by Congress to impose additional punishment on the kingdom after his administration sanctioned 17 individuals alleged to have participated in the murder.
“I understand there are members of Congress who, for political or other reasons, would like to go in a different direction -- and they are free to do so,” he said. “I will consider whatever ideas are presented to me, but only if they are consistent with the absolute security and safety of America.” (Fuck integrity)
Democratic members of Congress responded with swift derision. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon said Trump “makes clear that he does not care who ordered the brutal murder” and showed “subservience to the leaders of an authoritarian and murderous monarchy.” Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire said “Trump’s habit of siding with murderous foreign dictators over American intelligence professionals is a stain on our democracy.” (Ya think?)
Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky also was critical. “The President indicates that Saudi Arabia is the lesser two evils compared to Iran and so the US won’t punish Saudi Arabia for the brutal killing and dismemberment of a dissident journalist in their consulate. I disagree,” Paul said in a tweet.
Several news organizations including the Washington Post and New York Times reported last week that the CIA concluded the crown prince ordered Khashoggi’s murder at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul last month, contradicting the kingdom’s claim he wasn’t involved. CIA officials have high confidence in their conclusion, which is based on multiple sources of intelligence, the Post reported.
Trump told reporters the CIA has “nothing definitive” to prove the crown prince ordered the murder.
So, according to you, the CIA can't be counted on? Is that what you think?
No, it's all about the money and Israel, right, Donny boy? That's what your thinking.
Fuck the rule of Law, Morality and Justice. Actually, you have shown throughout your fucking miserable existence that you could give a fuck about any of those pesky things.No, it's all about the money and Israel, right, Donny boy? That's what your thinking.
Don't worry about being an enabler for every murdering autocrat/dictator in the world, that will be emboldened now to also kill dissenters just like Saudi Arabia did, apparently without real consequences, at least from the US. As a matter of fact, it seems that it would help to get on Trump's good side as long as they kill journalists
What a immoral piece of shit