Trump Prioritizes Deals Over Rights, Dismisses Khashoggi Intelligence

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People Mentioned

• Jeffrey Epstein - Convicted sex offender whose emails and files were the subject of a bill in Congress.
• Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) (Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia) - Discussed in the context of his visit with President Trump, the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, and Saudi-US relations.
• Jamal Khashoggi (Saudi dissident and journalist) - His murder and its alleged connection to MBS were a central topic of discussion.
• Hanan El Atr Khashoggi (Widow of Jamal Khashoggi) - Interviewed about her desire for financial compensation and an official apology from Saudi Arabia.
• Mary Bruce (ABC News reporter) - Credited for asking tough questions to President Trump regarding Epstein and Khashoggi.
• Osama bin Laden - Mentioned in the context of 9/11 and MBS's comments on the event.
• Linda McMahon (Education Secretary and former WWE CEO) - Discussed her efforts to dismantle the Department of Education.
• Tommy Vietor (Co-host of Pod Save the World) - Interviewed for his insights on Trump's meeting with MBS and US-Saudi relations.
• Thomas Massie (Kentucky Republican Congressman) - Spoke after the House vote on the Epstein files bill.
• Clay Higgins (Louisiana Republican Congressman) - The only no vote on the bill to release the Epstein files.
• Greg Abbott (Republican Texas Governor) - Announced his intention to appeal the federal court's ruling on Texas's congressional maps.
• Gavin Newsom (California Democratic Governor) - Discussed in relation to California's aggressive redistricting efforts.
• Nicki Minaj (Rapper) - Mentioned for her headlining role at the United Nations and drawing attention to religious violence in Nigeria.
• Mike Waltz (US Ambassador to the United Nations) - Joined by Nicki Minaj to discuss religious violence in Nigeria.

Organizations & Institutions

• Department of Justice (DOJ) - The target of a bill compelling the release of Jeffrey Epstein's files.
• ABC News - The news organization Mary Bruce works for, criticized by President Trump.
• CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) - Mentioned for its 2018 intelligence report concluding MBS ordered Khashoggi's killing.
• OPEC - Mentioned in the context of President Biden needing Saudi Arabia's help to influence oil prices.
• Department of Education - Discussed regarding Secretary Linda McMahon's efforts to dismantle and streamline its operations.
• Department of Labor - One of the federal agencies that will take over grant programs from the Department of Education.
• Department of the Interior - Will help administer the Office of Indian Education after changes to the Department of Education.
• Department of Health and Human Services - One of the federal agencies that will take over grant programs from the Department of Education.
• Department of State - One of the federal agencies that will take over grant programs from the Department of Education.
• United Nations - Nicki Minaj's headlining role there was mentioned.

Research & Studies

• 2021 US intelligence report - Concluded that MBS did order the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.
• CIA report from 2018 - Also concluded that MBS ordered the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.

Videos & Documentaries

• 60 Minutes interview in 2019 - Where MBS took responsibility for Khashoggi's murder.

Websites & Online Resources

• Twitter - Clay Higgins released a statement opposing the Epstein files bill on this platform.

Other Resources

• F-35 jets - High-tech military equipment whose potential sale to Saudi Arabia was discussed, raising concerns about technology transfer to China.
• Nuclear technology - Hints about sharing this with Saudi Arabia were mentioned, raising concerns given Saudi Arabia's oil reserves.