President Donald Trump’s response to a reporter’s question about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, a Washington Post columnist, was met with wide-ranging criticism. The President downplayed the incident, stating that ‘things happen,’ which many interpreted as a lack of concern for the safety of journalists. The White House press secretary later clarified that the White House was not aware of any specific details regarding the murder of Khashoggi at the time of the remark. This clarification has added to the confusion over Trump’s comments and the White House’s stance on the matter.