Saudi Arabia and its regional partners may face challenges in their relationship with the U.S. if Vice President Kamala Harris wins the presidency, experts suggest. During her 2020 presidential campaign, Harris criticized the kingdom following the killing of journalist Jamaal Khashoggi and supported a Senate bill calling for a public report on the incident.
In a 2019 questionnaire from the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), Harris referred to the Saudis as 'strong partners' but emphasized the need to reassess the relationship and stand up for American values and interests. She also opposed weapons sales to Saudi Arabia.
