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flag Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince amid human rights concerns, prioritizing strategic alliances over values.

flag President Trump’s warm reception of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, despite U.S. intelligence linking the prince to the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, has drawn criticism for undermining American values and press freedom. flag The move signals a strategic pivot in U.S.-Saudi relations, prioritizing counter-China and counter-Iran goals over human rights concerns. flag While the U.S. has advanced defense and technology cooperation, it has maintained key red lines—blocking Saudi uranium enrichment and a formal defense treaty—leaving Riyadh without a binding security guarantee. flag Saudi Arabia continues to diversify its global alliances, strengthening ties with Russia, China, and Pakistan, reflecting a broader shift toward a multipolar world where Washington no longer holds unchallenged influence.

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