Hanan Elatr Khashoggi, widow of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi, is speaking out against President Donald Trump after he made excuses for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who U.S. intelligence has connected to Khashoggi’s 2018 assassination.

On Tuesday, Trump hosted bin Salman at the White House where he was asked about the killing by reporters.

“He’s done a phenomenal job,” Trump said of bin Salman. “You’re mentioning somebody that was extremely controversial—a lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it, and we can leave it at that. You don't have to embarrass our guest by asking a question like that.”

Trump’s statement ultimately gave the stamp of approval from the U.S

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