Trump Confirms F-35 Sale Ahead Of White House Meeting With MBS

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Trump said the U.S. will sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits Washington. The talks include defense ties, chip access, and civil nuclear cooperation, while critics warn the sale raises concerns about Israel’s military edge and Saudi human-rights abuses.

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00:02President Trump said the U.S. will sell F, 35 jet fighters, to Saudi Arabia as Crown Prince

00:08Mohammed bin Salman visits Washington, according to The Wall Street Journal.

00:12Trump confirmed the decision without outlining deal terms.

00:16The visit includes discussions on defense ties, advanced ship access, and a civil nuclear

00:20cooperation agreement.

00:22The potential sale has raised concerns about Israel's military edge and congressional oversight.

00:27Human rights activists say Mohammed bin Salman's efforts to present himself as a global statesman

00:33hide ongoing repression, executions, and intolerance for dissent in Saudi Arabia.

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