President Donald Trump addressed the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, brushing off the incident as a matter of domestic concern for Saudi Arabia. The President responded to a reporter’s question about the matter during a press briefing on Tuesday. Trump’s comments came amid growing international scrutiny of Saudi Arabia’s actions following the killing of Khashoggi, a prominent critic of the monarchy and a vocal supporter of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.
During the press briefing, Trump asserted that the United States would not interfere in the internal affairs of Saudi Arabia, despite mounting pressure from allies and human rights organizations. His remarks were seen as a tacit endorsement of the Saudi government’s position, which has denied any involvement in the murder of Khashoggi. The incident has sparked a global debate on freedom of expression, the role of the United States in regional conflicts, and the balance between national interests and human rights.