Trump vetoes resolutions from Congress attempting to block arms sales to Saudi Arabia
Source: businessInsider/AP
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WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump has vetoed a trio of resolutions trying to block his administration from selling billions of dollars in weapons and maintenance support to Saudi Arabia.
Trump, who has sought to forge closer ties with Riyadh, had pledged to veto the resolutions of disapproval that passed the House and Senate last week.
The votes came against the backdrop of heightened US tensions with Iran.
The White House had argued that stopping the sale would send a signal that the United States doesn't stand by its partners and allies, particularly at a time when threats against them are increasing. .....................................................
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article does not talk about how many votes would be needed to override this veto.
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President Donald Trump gestures as he disembarks Air Force One upon arrival at Wheeling, W.Va., Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
bluestarone
(16,959 posts)and EVERY RETHUG!
Rebl2
(13,516 posts)iluvtennis
(19,861 posts)Mr.Bill
(24,300 posts)it's partners and allies is Trump's job. Just ask the NATO countries.
BigmanPigman
(51,607 posts)in his ugly, fat orange face.
He wants to make more $$$ from the Saudis and all he has to do is give them info on more innocent journalist to murder.
backtoblue
(11,343 posts)and laughed.
Thanks for the chuckle
What the hell is he doing? Does the sloth want his own wittle hand sign too? He seems to admire the asshole from the 40's in Germany
How cute!
BigmanPigman
(51,607 posts)Hitler. Personally, I think he resembles Mussolini more. Zieg Heil!
keithbvadu2
(36,816 posts)And the nuclear technology Donald is selling to them.
Trump, August 2015: I make $40 million, $50 million from Saudi Arabia. I like them very much.
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mpcamb
(2,871 posts)They BUTCHERED a US citizen!
And the whole world knows it!
SergeStorms
(19,201 posts)who murder and dismember journalists they don't like. Our "allies" that bomb and reduce to rubble the country of Yemen because they committed the sin of ousting a pro-Saudi con-man from their government. Oh yes, and let's not forget the Voss/Prince connection with the destruction of Yemen as well.
THOSE ARE OUR FUCKING "ALLIES"?
Dan
(3,564 posts)1.1 Billion dollars that the Saudi gave his son-in-law to help keep the 666 building afloat.
muriel_volestrangler
(101,320 posts)Supplier of the tools for murders and massacres to dictators all over the world.
BlueMTexpat
(15,369 posts)a POS. He will never change.