Trump defends Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing, threatens ABC News in White House meeting
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www.theguardian.comHere are the latest publicly reported developments on Trump and Saudi Arabia:
- Trump’s Middle East tour in 2025 included a push to deepen economic and security ties with Saudi Arabia, with reports of large-scale defense and investment deals advancing during the visit.[1][9]
- In several coverage pieces, Trump signaled intentions to ease or recalibrate sanctions-related policies toward regional actors, while stressing a broad U.S. economic and strategic partnership with Gulf states.[4][5][1]
- Media outlets intermittently highlighted Saudi reassurance and high-level diplomacy around energy markets, regional conflicts, and arms sales, reflecting the broader U.S.-Saudi security and investment agenda during the period.[7][9][1]
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