Trump Says Saudi's MBS 'Knew Nothing' About Khashoggi Murder

US-Saudi Relations - The discussion addresses concerns about potential conflicts of interest related to the former President's family business dealings in Saudi Arabia [1][2] - The US intelligence community's conclusion that a Saudi Royal Highness orchestrated the murder of a journalist is a point of contention, particularly for 9/11 families [1] - The Saudi representative emphasizes the importance of the US-Saudi relationship for combating extremism and terrorism [5][6][7] - The Saudi representative acknowledges the pain caused by the journalist's murder and highlights the investigative steps taken and system improvements implemented in Saudi Arabia to prevent recurrence [7][8] Business and Success - The former President states his focus is now 100% on the country, and his family's business activities are separate and generally positive, with limited but potentially significant dealings in Saudi Arabia [2] - The former President claims to have made America more successful than ever, citing bringing in $21 trillion [4] Counter-Narrative on Terrorism - The Saudi representative suggests that the 9/11 attacks aimed to damage US-Saudi relations, citing CIA and Osama bin Laden documents indicating Saudi individuals were used to achieve this goal [5] - Undermining the US-Saudi relationship is portrayed as beneficial to extremism and terrorism [6]