Dem senator: Trump's Saudi statement 'stunning window' into his 'autocratic tendencies'

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Sen. Jack Reed (R.I.), the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, accused President Trump on Tuesday of aiding in a cover up by Saudi leadership after the president indicated he would not to take further action against Saudi Arabia over the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

“This White House statement is a stunning window into President Trump’s autocratic tendencies, his limited grasp of world affairs, and his weakness on the world stage," Reed said in a statement. "It is shocking to see President Trump continue to act as an accomplice to a clear cover up by Saudi leadership."

Reed scoffed at Trump's argument that he was putting "America first," calling his decision "feckless" and noting that he has sided with other autocrats like Russian President Vladimir Putin in the past.

The senator added that Trump had signaled he "is willing to look the other way if the price is right" by citing U.S. economic ties with Saudi Arabia in his handling of Khashoggi's death.

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/417759-dem-senator-trumps-saudi-statement-stunning-window-into-his-autocratic

[democratisphere]

1. More drumpfian autocratic blabber!

The barbarian that butchered Khashoggi gets a pass because MBS bailed out our bankrupt ass! Signed CONald and Javanka.

[D_Master81]

2. Per Trump

You can do whatever the hell you want so long as you send the U.S. money.

[Gothmog]

3. "It's a total gut-punch to American values"

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