Saudi journalist killed and hacked inside Saudi embassy in Istanbul

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I think Brennan is a bit overly optimistic. If a different president were in the white house, it's possible that pressure could be applied to the Saudis to hold Salman accountable in some form. However, nobody in the Middle East possesses enough leverage to force any concessions from the Saudis, and Trump appears determined to sweep the matter under the rug. It will be an embarrassment and a troubling time for Salman and the Saudis, but in the words of a recent U.S. politician, they will "push through this."