"President Trump was all smiles when he hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House last night-until a reporter asked about the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, which US intelligence assessed Mohammed ordered. "A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen," Trump said, adding that "You don't have to embarrass our guest by asking a question like that." ( Washington Post)"
"Trump "heaped praise and state-dinner-style honors upon the crown prince," whose thugs dismembered Khashoggi, a critic of the Saudi regime, with a bone saw. ( NYT) The President engaged in more press criticism during the event, attacking ABC reporter Mary Bruce for asking about Khashoggi's murder and allegations of Saudi support for the 9/11 hijackers. It's the second time Trump has lashed out at a female journalist in recent days;"
Fog will give way to clouds with a high near 53 and an overnight low near 40. The Capitals host Edmonton tonight; the Wizards visit Minnesota. Contact handles include Bluesky @abeaujon.87 and Signal; an email link is provided. Jake Shimabukuro performs at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, and playlists of daily music recommendations are on Spotify and Apple Music. President Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, downplayed questions about Jamal Khashoggi with the remark "A lot of people didn't like that gentleman...," praised the crown prince, and criticized reporters, including telling a Bloomberg reporter "Quiet, piggy."
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