Trump wants to keep the arms deal with Saudis intact

glendale - US President Donald Trump has credibly called the declaration on the death of the journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in the Turkish city of Istanbul. The president does not believe that the Saudi authorities lied to him.

Trump said his preference assumes that the repercussions do not lead to the cancellation of arms deals that the US has concluded with Saudi Arabia. In May 2017, the US signed an agreement to provide arms for 110 billion dollars to the Gulf State.

'The statement on Khashoggi is a good first step, an important step', Trump said about the recognition of Saudi Arabia that the journalist was killed after a fight at the consulate. 'What happened to him is unacceptable. '

According to the president, the United States needs Saudi Arabia as an ally against Iran. Trump said he would speak with crown prince Mohammed bin Salman.