The President of the United States announced on Thursday, October 11, that the United States is "very firm" regarding the disappearance of the Saudi writer, who is feared to have been killed in Istanbul, and added that "investigators are there and cooperating with Turkey" and Saudi Arabia. Donald Trump spoke about Jamal Khashoggi, a 59-year-old Saudi critic who disappeared after entering the Saudi consulate in Turkey a week ago, during an interview on the "Fox & Friends" program. Mr. Khashoggi wrote for the opinion section of the Washington Post and was a critic of Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. He was living in self-imposed exile in the United States. Turkish officials say they are concerned that Saudi Arabia may have killed Mr. Khashoggi and dismembered him, but they have not yet provided any evidence. Turkish media reported on Thursday that among the 15-member Saudi team targeting Khashoggi were members of the royal guard, intelligence officers, soldiers, and a forensic expert. Mr. Trump told Fox, "We are trying to find out what happened. He (Khashoggi) went in (to the consulate) and it seems he did not come out. He must be there." The President of the United States did not provide details about the investigations by U.S. investigators. Regarding the Washington Post report that U.S. intelligence agencies uncovered a Saudi plan to abduct Khashoggi, he said, "This is a sad story and we will probably find out about it soon." The Washington Post quoted anonymous U.S. officials with intelligence expertise as saying that Prince Mohammed bin Salman had ordered an operation to abduct Khashoggi from his residence in Virginia and then detain him. Saudi Arabia has denied these allegations and claims of harming the writer, calling them "baseless." However, Riyadh has not provided any evidence that Mr. Khashoggi left its consulate in Istanbul. The U.S. Congress has pressured the Trump administration, which claims to have "excellent" relations with the Saudi government, to take action regarding the disappearance of this Saudi writer. More than 20 Republican and Democratic senators have urged Mr. Trump to order an investigation into this matter and to punish those responsible for illegal killings, torture, and other human rights violations.
Trump: American Investigators Are Investigating the Disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that American investigators are looking into the disappearance of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi, who vanished after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Concerns have been raised about his possible murder by Saudi officials, while U.S. Congress members are demanding an investigation and accountability for human rights violations.
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📰 What Happened
Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi writer, disappeared after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, raising fears he may have been murdered. U.S. President Trump announced that American investigators are cooperating with Turkey and Saudi Arabia to uncover the truth.
- Khashoggi was a critic of the Saudi regime and had been living in self-imposed exile in the U.S.
- Turkish officials suspect that a Saudi team may have been involved in Khashoggi's disappearance.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Jamal Khashoggi was a prominent journalist and critic of the Saudi government, raising concerns about freedom of expression in the region. His disappearance has sparked international outrage and calls for accountability.
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