Yesterday ABC News reported that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was played a recording of Jamal Khashoggi‘s murder in the Saudi consulate. The State Department strongly denied the reporting, saying, “Secretary Pompeo has neither heard a tape nor has he seen a transcript related to Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance.”

And now President Donald Trump has weighed in with his favorite phrase to attack the media: “FAKE NEWS!”

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was never given or shown a Transcript or Video of the Saudi Consulate event. FAKE NEWS! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 19, 2018

There’s been massive international pressure on Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi’s murder. Pompeo went to Saudi Arabia this week and spoke with the king and crown prince.

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