Brett Eagleson, whose father died on 9/11, criticized President Trump’s warm meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and called it "a disgusting display." He noted that a federal judge in the Southern District of New York found credible evidence allowing 9/11 families to pursue accountability. Eagleson said the U.S. can only support full ties with Saudi Arabia once the kingdom "accounts for its past" and urged the White House to meet with and assist the victims' families.
‘Disgusting Display’: 9/11 Victim’s Son Condemns Trump’s Warm Oval-Office Reception for Saudi Crown Prince
Brett Eagleson, whose father died on 9/11, criticized President Trump’s warm meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and called it "a disgusting display." He noted that a federal judge in the Southern District of New York found credible evidence allowing 9/11 families to pursue accountability. Eagleson said the U.S. can only support full ties with Saudi Arabia once the kingdom "accounts for its past" and urged the White House to meet with and assist the victims' families.
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Brett Eagleson, whose father was killed in the al-Qaeda attacks of September 11, sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s cordial Oval Office meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, calling the encounter "a disgusting display." Eagleson made the remarks during an interview with CNN correspondent Boris Sanchez.
Eagleson said Trump’s body language and behavior appeared to give the crown prince an easy way out when pressed about alleged Saudi links to the 9/11 attacks. He accused the crown prince of delivering a rehearsed answer and warned that public theatrics should not drown out ongoing legal developments.
"If you judge by his body language and the whole setup, Trump gave him an out. A federal judge in the Southern District of New York has reviewed credible evidence and found there is enough for 9/11 families to pursue accountability against parties tied to my father’s murder and the deaths of nearly 3,000 Americans," Eagleson said.
Eagleson contrasted the rah-rah tone of the Oval Office meeting with the fact that the judicial system is moving forward to allow families to hold accountable those they believe were involved. He said Americans can support a constructive U.S.–Saudi relationship — useful for oil-market stability, regional security and investment — only after Saudi Arabia "accounts for its past."
He urged President Trump to meet with 9/11 families and assist in resolving outstanding legal and investigative issues. "There are still people in Saudi Arabia today who are implicated. Where is our White House meeting? He will meet with anyone at the drop of a dime — but when it comes to the families, we are ignored and treated like an afterthought," Eagleson added.