Frankly, I’m not going to buy that “ally” schtick one bit longer. We all know who supported the 19 hickers. And I won’t be a part of his madness any more. In the end these “allys” are still Muslims and that is the crux of the world’s problems right now.
Do not confuse the Saudi Government with religious extremists in their country. They have a delicate balance between factions. But a fall of the Monarchy would be a serious blow to our interests--as well as those of our remaining allies.