Trump Vetoes Bills Intended To Block Arms Sales To Saudi Arabia
Bipartisan lawmakers have criticized Saudi Arabia's actions in the Yemen conflict where thousands of civilians have died, and Saudi Arabia's role in the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
by Merrit Kennedy
Jul 25, 2019
2 minutes
President Trump has vetoed a series of measures approved by bipartisan lawmakers that were aimed at blocking the sale of weapons to Saudi Arabia.
Trump said the three resolutions would "weaken America's global competitiveness and damage the important relationship we share with our allies and partners."
Lawmakers in support of the bills have criticized the Saudis' actions in the Yemen conflict where thousands of civilians have died, and the death
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