Saudi Arabia
I can’t speak for the administration but I do think it is wise to send the message to Saudi Arabia that the White House will not deal with MBS because of his track record of reckless violence against civilians... Endangering the kingdom’s alliance with the United States is not going to be seen as an asset.
I don’t know what the administration is thinking but the best outcome would be [for Saudi Arabia] to remove [MBS]. He can retire to his chateaeu in France.