Republican senators on Sunday condemned President Donald Trump’s decision to stand by Saudi Arabia even after the CIA determined that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was behind the murder of journalist Jamal Khoshoggi. The Saudi journalist is believed to have been killed soon after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul last month, and his body was then dismembered and disposed of. “The United States intends to remain a steadfast partner of Saudi Arabia to ensure the interests of our country, Israel and all other partners in the region,” the president added, noting Saudi investments in U.S. military equipment and other contracts. Saudi Arabia “is not an ally that deserves this kind of military intervention, especially because there’s been no connection between the safety of the American people and our involvement in this war,” he said. Lee also predicted the incoming Congress, featuring a Democratic-majority House, will likely look into Trump’s “personal motivations” in siding with the Saudis.

Source: Huffington Post November 25, 2018 18:00 UTC