Spin Watch (11/18/25)

US President says America will sell advanced stealth fighters to Saudi Arabia, despite Israel’s objections, says that the Saudis “have been a great ally.”

The language used in the title, particularly “advanced stealth fighters” and “great ally”, frames the sale of military equipment as a benign act of diplomacy, obscuring the potential for violence and coercion that these “stealth fighters” inherently represent. The phrase “great ally” is also emblematic of a common tactic of legitimizing controversial actions by framing them within the context of established relationships and shared interests.

The contradiction in this article is apparent, as the stated values of the United States in promoting peace and stability seem to clash with the observable action of selling advanced military equipment to a nation with a contentious human rights record. The title also suggests a divergence between the perspectives of Israel and the United States, implying a lack of consensus even among allies. This raises questions about the underlying motivations and power dynamics at work.

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