Trump Designates Saudi Arabia 'Ally,' Forgets 9/11 Exhibit
Trump's eager proposal to designate Saudi Arabia as a 'major non-NATO ally' isn't just about weapon sales and nuclear tech; it's a deliberate historical amnesia. The Kingdom, infamously linked to the 9/11 attacks—with 15 of 19 hijackers being Saudi nationals—continues to be a privileged partner. This cozy arrangement, irrespective of who occupies the Oval Office, consistently prioritizes arms
sales (like the F-35s) and oil over accountability for past atrocities or ongoing human rights violations, such as the brutal war in Yemen prosecuted with U.S.-supplied weapons. It appears that 'allied' status can be purchased with sufficient petrodollars, conveniently overlooking a rather substantial exhibit in American history museums. One might wonder what other atrocities are excused when the
price is right for political figures eager to boost 'deals' over diplomacy or justice. The designation would grant Saudi Arabia preferential access to U.S. military equipment and training, essentially blessing a regime accused of extrajudicial killings and repression with further American support.