President Trump famously hates to look weak. So why is he letting Saudi Arabia push him around? The alleged murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi intelligence agents would seem to provide ample justification for a harsh rebuke, if not something stronger. Khashoggi was an American resident, and he appears to have been killed within the Saudi consulate in Turkey.
Why Is President Trump Letting The Saudis Push Him Around?
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