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Trump's SICKENING Press Conference with MBS

2025-11-19 News & Politics
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Analysis of Trump’s Deference to MBS and Attack on Press During Saudi Press Conference

Discover why Donald Trump’s defense of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) and subsequent hostility toward reporters set a new, alarming standard for presidential interaction with authoritarian leaders.

Short Summary

  • Immediately shielded MBS from accountability regarding the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
  • Explicitly praised Saudi Arabia’s abysmal human rights record as "incredible."
  • Turned extreme hostility toward American journalists when questioned about the Epstein files. This discussion breaks down the contrasting interactions between Trump, MBS, and multiple reporters covering the press conference. Readers will gain insight into the commentary suggesting Trump favors personal relationships with autocrats over diplomatic norms and actively targets the media.

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Donald Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the Oval Office and whatever you were expecting from the press conference — it was worse. JVL and Andrew Egger share their take on Trump's attacks on an American reporter for asking about slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Trump's praise for Saudi Arabia's “human rights" record, and then meltdown when he was pressed about the Epstein files. Take our quick survey and help us make The Bulwark even better. https://bit.ly/bulwarkvideo Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

Top Comments (10)

@Illiteratechimp 2025-11-19

Props to that ABC reporter for confronting both of those corrupt monsters.

753 39 replies
@MrMatthiasSchneider 2025-11-19

It's insane that we've allowed this buffoon to dominate our lives for the past 10 years.

513 10 replies
@barikitchens6383 2025-11-19

That woman with ABC is a real journalist! Great job on her part!

428 5 replies
@missrollergirl 2025-11-19

Don't Embarrass Our Guest?!?!?!!!! What About EMBARRASSING Americans???

396 8 replies
@nancythomas1830 2025-11-19

That reporter is a hero!

235 7 replies
@louiscolli 2025-11-19

So voting for Mandami was a vote for terrorists, but bringing this guy to the White House is ok? How do you make any sense, MAGA?

176 7 replies
@maclenag91 2025-11-19

21 trillion dollar ? like what is this guy smoking hes so delusional. Such an asshole to the press.

134 4 replies
@eyeheartsushi2212 2025-11-19

“Grotesque” is a good word for it, yes.

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@ramonserna8089 2025-11-19

Trump giving the Saudi prince the Bubba treatment

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