Trump's Saudi Embrace: Arms, Accords, and Dismissed Rights
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People Mentioned
- Jamal Khashoggi - A Washington Post columnist whose 2018 murder by the Saudi government is a central point of contention in U.S.-Saudi relations.
- Mohammed bin Salman - Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, accused by the U.S. intelligence community of approving Khashoggi's killing.
- Jason Rezaian (Director for Press Freedom Initiatives at The Washington Post) - Spoke to NPR about the implications of the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia despite human rights concerns.
- Daniel Kurtzleben (NPR White House Correspondent) - Discussed President Trump's meeting with Mohammed bin Salman and the context of U.S.-Saudi relations.
- Benjamin Netanyahu (Leader of Israel) - Mentioned for his stance against a Palestinian state, which is a hurdle for Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords.