mo4ch:>US Senators lash out at ‘gangster’ Saudi crown prince, but the deals go on and on | Mo4ch News

US Senators accused the Saudi crown prince of going “full gangster” at a confirmation hearing for Donald Trump’s nominee to be US ambassador to Saudi Arabia — but when it comes to Riyadh, strong words are rarely matched by action.Retired Army General John Abizaid, Trump’s pick for the job, stressed the importance of the US relationship with Saudi Arabia at the hearing on Wednesday, saying Washington needed a “strong and mature partnership” with the kingdom. While Abizaid was praised by senators for his military past, he also faced tough question from lawmakers purportedly worried about Riyadh’s human rights abuses.Also on rt.comCIA says MBS ordered Khashoggi hit, but don’t expect Saudi-US relations to change – John KiriakouA rare occurrence on Capitol Hill, both Republicans and Democrats could agree when it came to Saudi Arabia’s laundry list of misdeeds. Condemnation came from all angles, with both parties accusing Riyadh of rights violations, slamming its conduct in the war in Yemen…