Coverage dated July 6, 2022 to July 9, 2022

Biden defends Saudi Arabia trip that aims to reset ties

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President says he aims to reorient relations and meet with the crown prince, who he previously denounced as a pariah

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Al Jazeera
Biden struggles to define agenda ahead of visit to Saudi Arabia (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jul 6, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description
US president says Arab normalisation with Israel and other regional issues are driving his upcoming trip to the kingdom.
MyNorthwest
Biden defends pending visit to Saudi Arabia in opinion piece (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Jul 9, 2022
MyNorthwest's feed description
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden, preparing for a trip to Saudi Arabia amid criticism of its poor human rights record, defended his decision in a
Al Jazeera
‘Reorient… not rupture’: Biden defends Saudi visit in column (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jul 9, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description
US president writes in Washington Post his visit will keep US ‘strong and secure’ and that human rights is on agenda.
CNN
Biden defends decision to visit Saudi Arabia: 'It is my job to keep our country strong and secure' (opens CNN)
Published Jul 9, 2022
CNN's feed description
President Joe Biden has defended his controversial visit to Saudi Arabia next week, saying the trip is critical to the security of the United States.
Breitbart News
Joe Biden Defends Backflip Ahead of Visit to 'Pariah' Saudi Arabia (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jul 9, 2022
Breitbart News's feed description
President Joe Biden has defended his plans to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman during his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia.
Townhall
Biden Attempts to Defend His Trip to Saudi Arabia (opens Townhall)
Published Jul 9, 2022
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President Joe Biden tried to defend his upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia in an op-Ed published for the Washington Post. He claims the trip will “strengthen a strategic partnership” insisting that “we
The Guardian
Biden defends Saudi Arabia trip that aims to reset ties (opens The Guardian)
Published Jul 9, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
President says he aims to reorient relations and meet with the crown prince, who he previously denounced as a pariah
Deutsche Welle
Joe Biden defends trip to Saudi Arabia in op-ed | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Jul 9, 2022
Deutsche Welle's feed description
The US president has penned a defense of his planned visit to Saudi Arabia for The Washington Post. His trip comes after pledging to make the country a "pariah" on the campaign trail.
NBC News
Biden defends decision to visit Saudi, says rights are on agenda (opens NBC News)
Published Jul 9, 2022
NBC News's feed description
While he previously denounced the Gulf monarchy as a "pariah," the president needs its help at a time of high gasoline prices and as he encourages efforts to end the war in Yemen.
Fox News
Biden defends Saudi Arabia trip as bid to 'strengthen a strategic partnership' in WaPo op-ed (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 9, 2022
Fox News's feed description
President Biden, in an op-ed for The Washington Post, explained why he was visiting Saudi Arabia, saying that he hopes to "strengthen a strategic partnership."
Washington Examiner
Biden defends trip to Saudi Arabia, touting US security interests (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jul 9, 2022
Washington Examiner's feed description
President Joe Biden defended his decision to travel to the Middle East next week, touting that it is vital to U.S. security.

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