The widow of Jamal Khashoggi, the U.S.-based writer killed by Saudi government agents four years ago, said Wednesday that she received a commitment that President Joe Biden will bring up the murder when he meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman.
The crown prince, whom Biden will be meeting for the first time in Jeddah on Friday, likely approved of the killing, according to U.S. intelligence.
Hanan Elatr Khashoggi, the slain writer’s widow, told Spectrum News she received assurances during a meeting with administration officials. “They said so,” she said.
A White House official said Khashoggi’s widow spoke with a senior administration official earlier this week about Biden’s trip to Saudi Arabia. The official, who was not authorized to comment publicly, declined to provide details of the private conversation.
(AP)
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Kashoggi was a Moslem Brotherhood operative, and got what he deserved. It is beyond ridiculous for the USA to express any concern over his death. How Saudi Arabia handles its anti-terrorism efforts is its own business and none of ours.
If Mr. Biden is stupid and childish enough to do that, hopefully, the Saudi leader will immediately close the meeting. Biden needs the Saudis a lot more than they need him.