Biden's Pivot on Saudi Arabia

Despite vowing to hold Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman accountable for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and calling Saudi Arabia a pariah during his campaign, President Biden has distanced himself from the issue, prioritizing lower gas prices and the economy. Experts believe the changes in policy will have minimal impact on gas prices. The tension between Biden's human rights-centered foreign policy and his focus on the middle class has led to a collision of priorities. Critics argue that the abrogation of his earlier stance undermines accountability for Khashoggi's murder.