Lettuce and Saudi Relations

A mere 13 cases of illness from romaine lettuce sparks a debate on government overreach and food safety. Meanwhile, a discussion unfolds about the U.S.'s long-standing, often criticized, relationship with Saudi Arabia, highlighting the tendency of leaders to overlook human rights violations for strategic alliances. The recent comments from the president bring these uncomfortable truths to the forefront, challenging the norm of political silence on such matters.