Khashoggi’s fiancée says Trump ‘should not pave the way for a cover-up’

The fiancée of Jamal Khashoggi said Monday that she is “disappointed” in President Trump’s response to the killing of the Washington Post columnist earlier this month inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

Speaking in London, Hatice Cengiz called on Trump to “not let money taint our conscience and compromise our values.”

{mosads}”I am deeply grateful for the solidarity of many people all over the world. I am however disappointed in the actions of the leadership in many countries, particularly in the U.S., President Trump,” Cengiz said, according to media reports.

“President Trump should help reveal the truth and ensure justice be served,” she added. “He should not pave the way for a cover-up of my fiancé’s murder.”

Khashoggi was last seen entering the consulate on Oct. 2, when it is widely believed that he was murdered by Saudis working for the country’s government.

Saudi Arabia’s account of the incident has shifted several times this month, with the government first saying that Khashoggi was killed during a “brawl” and later saying his murder was premeditated.

Trump has faced pressure from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to punish the kingdom over Khashoggi’s death. Trump has not specified what punishment might follow, but has said that canceling a U.S. weapon sales to the country should not be on the table.

Cengiz also said Monday that Khashoggi was “a gentle human being, a loving man, a journalist and a true believer in democracy and freedom in the Arab world.”

“Let’s demand justice for Jamal and stand up for his ideals,” she added.