Nobody ever was accountable. And this is about whataboutism, I'm actually saddened by this episode because now he puts himself firmly in the same company as those I despise, people who put economic interests ahead of global security. But then what Western leader didn't? I guess the best I can hope for as a realistic argument in his (and May's) defence is that they are of the opinion that not having access to Saudi oil will be worse for global security than the Saudis shelling the shit out of Yemen and killing political opponents in their consulates. If we're that desperate for the oil of a country that is running out, we have very serious problems indeed, and they go way beyond the President's power. No, it's just much easier for me to believe that those in high position have a vested interest in sectors like energy and military hardware, that Saudi Arabia is too rich a friend to ditch, and that war is too profitable to oppose. Trump has a chance here to really show he's different, and it doesn't look like he'll take it.