Biden surpasses himself a year after fist-bumping murderous Saudi prince.
The Saudi Crown Prince: From Fist-Bump to Hearty Handshake
President Joe Biden’s relationship with Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader, Mohammed bin Salman, has taken a surprising turn. At the recent Group of 20 summit in New Delhi, Biden warmly greeted the crown prince, marking a significant shift in their interaction.
The leaders had gathered to announce an ambitious plan to build a rail and shipping corridor linking India with the Middle East and Europe. As the announcement concluded, Biden smiled and shook hands with the crown prince, also known as MBS, while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined in the gesture.
This friendly encounter stands in stark contrast to their previous meeting over a year ago in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. On that occasion, Biden awkwardly greeted the crown prince with a fist bump, drawing criticism from human rights activists who were already upset about Biden’s decision to meet with the Saudi leader.
Despite the crown prince’s reputation for human rights violations, Biden’s approach seems to have shifted. U.S. intelligence officials have implicated the prince in the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a vocal critic of the Saudi ruling family. However, concerns about human rights have been overshadowed by other factors, such as Iran’s nuclear ambitions and the volatile oil market following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Biden administration recognizes the crown prince as an influential figure in one of the Middle East’s most important countries.
Joe Biden can’t pronounce the names of other world leaders. Imagine what is going on in 38-year old Mohammed bin Salman’s head listening to this idiot.
America is a laughingstock. Great job Democrats. pic.twitter.com/tixbUiAbvH
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) September 9, 2023
While this change in approach has drawn criticism, with some arguing that it grants unwarranted redemption to the crown prince, Biden’s decision reflects the complex geopolitical landscape and the importance of Saudi Arabia in the region.
It remains to be seen how this evolving relationship will impact future interactions between the United States and Saudi Arabia. As the crown prince continues to hold a prominent position in the Middle East, his actions and policies will undoubtedly shape the region’s dynamics for years to come.
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