The Trump admin. approved the transfer of sensitive nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia twice after the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, according to information shared with members of Congress.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration approved the transfer of sensitive nuclear technology totwice after the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, according to information shared with members of Congress.
Kaine is a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which had requested details on seven transfers of nuclear expertise to Saudi Arabia, including the timing of the approvals in each case. Kaine said the approvals represented a"disturbing pattern of behavior" by the Trump administration that he said included bypassing Congress to, keeping up its support of the Saudi-led war in Yemen, overlooking the detention of women's rights activists and failing to comply with a law that requires the administration to reach a determination about the Saudi government's role in the killing of Khashoggi.
The Trump administration's reluctance to pressure Saudi Arabia or publicly criticize the kingdom over a range of issues — including the Khashoggi case — has prompted pushback from lawmakers from both parties. But the administration has defended its dealings with Riyadh, saying the country remains a vital ally in the Middle East against Iran.
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