.mehdirhasan says 'it's clear that Biden isn't breaking with Trump' on supporting Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, 'even when they kill or detain U.S. citizens.'
journalist Mehdi Hasan tweeted Tuesday, a reference to then-President Donald Trump's embrace of Arab dictators and unconditional support for Israel's right-wing government."Israel, Saudi, the UAE… Biden [is] doubling down on support for them, even when they kill or detain U.S. citizens and residents."Middle East Eyenearly a dozen members of Congress, including Reps. Ilhan Omar , Ro Khanna , and Don Beyer have demanded Ghafoor's release.
"I am appalled that Asim Ghafoor, American lawyer who represented Khashoggi, was detained and imprisoned in UAE based on an in absentia conviction with no notice or opportunity to defend himself," Rep. Jim McGovern said"I have an ongoing civil lawsuit against the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, and his co-conspirators in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. The trial begins soon," she explained."Asim Ghafoor is part of DAWN's legal team in this lawsuit.
Matt Duss, who advises Sen. Bernie Sanders on foreign policy, sardonically questioned the UAE's commitment to fighting the type of corruption of which Ghafoor is accused.
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