Sanders on Trump Not Admitting MBS Was Involved in Khashoggi Killing: He ‘Has a Great Fondness’ For Authoritarians

‘Second of all, it is possible that the president, himself, through Trump enterprises, may have financial dealings in Saudi Arabia’

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COOPER: "Joining me now is Senator Bernie Sanders. Senator Sanders, thanks so much for being with us. Why do you think the President won’t admit the Crown Prince was involved in the killing of Jamal Khashoggi?"

SANDERS: "Well, I think the President, sadly enough, has a great fondness for authoritarian-type leaders around the world, whether it’s Putin in Russia or Mohammed bin Salman in Saudi Arabia, or other authoritarian leaders. Second of all, it is possible that the President himself, through Trump enterprises, may have some financial dealings in Saudi Arabia. But Anderson, I think I agree with what the other senators have said. What Graham and the other senator — Corker — "

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