[q]en. John Kennedy (R-La.) said Wednesday that the United States should condemn Saudi Arabia if it's found responsible for the disappearance and alleged slaying of U.S-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but warned against "blowing up the Middle East."
He added that if the U.S. government can "do this right" it would lead to President Trump or Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sitting down with Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and saying "look this is not acceptable, we condemn you for doing it … here's why it's not in your interest."[/q]
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/411866-gop-senator-us-should-condemn-saudi-arabia-without-blowing-up-the-middle-east
"En nu ophouden, met die nare moorden". Trump heeft ondertussen om het geluidsmateriaal gevraagd.
De consul die volgens de berichten aanwezig was bij de marteling is ontheven uit zijn functie.
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/saudi-consul-in-istanbul-relieved-of-post-to-be-investigated-137983