Did MBS Say Obama is Top Terror Sponsor?
“Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman confirms that Barack Obama is the world's Number one sponsor of terror.”
Summary
There is no evidence in the current reports that Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman made any statement claiming Barack Obama is the world’s number‑one sponsor of terror. All documented interactions between the two leaders involve diplomatic meetings and discussions, with no such accusation recorded.
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- Joint Statement on the Meeting between President Barack Obama and King Salman bin Abd alAziz Al Saud | whitehouse.gov
Finally, the two leaders discussed a new strategic partnership for the 21st century and how to significantly elevate the relationship between the two countries. His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman briefed the President on the Kingdom’s views regarding the strategic partnership.
- Readout of the President’s Meeting with Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Crown Prince and Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | whitehouse.gov
President Obama met this morning in the Oval Office with His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, to continue discussions begun in April at the U.S.-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Su
- Obama, Saudi prince focus on Iraq and Syria in Washington meeting | Reuters
[1/2]Saudi Arabia's Deputy Crown Prince and Minister of Defense Mohammed Bin Salman (L) arrives at the Oval Office of the White House for a meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, U.S., June 17, 2016.
- Powerful Saudi prince to meet Obama, Ban on U.S. visit | Reuters
DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's powerful deputy crown prince flew to the United States on Monday for meetings with U.S. President Barack Obama and U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Saudi media reported. The visit of Mohammed bin Salman, whose powers include his role as defense minister, comes amid a diplomatic row with the United Nations and policy differences with the United States over the war in Syria and relations with Iran.
- Biden's dilemma: What about a photo with Saudi Crown Prince MbS? | Reuters
In 2009, Barack Obama greeted the Saudi King with what appeared to be a bow, and conservatives and Republicans were critical.
- Obama's chilly reception in Saudi Arabia hints at mutual distrust | Saudi Arabia | The Guardian
Salman responded: “I and the Saudi people are very pleased that you, Mr President, are visiting us.” · Official pictures also showed Obama shaking hands with the king’s son and deputy crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, the embodiment of newly assertive Saudi policies in Yemen and the architect of far-reaching economic reforms necessitated by diminishing oil revenues.
- Obama, in an awkward twist, becomes Saudi Arabia's defender - POLITICO
The president also hosted Saudi Arabia’s deputy crown prince, Mohammed Bin Salman, when he visited Washington this summer on a trip aimed at improving the kingdom’s image in Washington. Obama made sure to praise the prince’s plan to transform the Saudi economy, dubbed Vision 2030.
- Obama smooths relations with Saudi rulers - POLITICO
President Barack Obama shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef. By Nahal Toosi05/13/2015 12:24 PM EDTUpdated: 05/14/2015 08:21 AM EDT · President Barack Obama and Saudi Arabia’s crown prince emphasized their countries’ tight bond Wednesday in an attempt to dispel concerns raised by the Saudi king’s decision to skip this week’s Camp David summit of Arab leaders. Obama was supposed to hold a special meeting with Saudi King Salman ahead of the summit; instead, he hosted the country’s No.
- Obama meets with King Salman at start of Saudi Arabia visit | PBS News
Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is also the kingdom’s defense minister, said ahead of Obama’s visit that the Gulf and the U.S.
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