Why did Trump decline the Saudi Crown Prince’s request to strike the Houthis?

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President Donald Trump decided on Sunday not to join joint strikes against the Houthis in Yemen, at least for now, according to The New York Times.
The decision followed initial hesitation over a Saudi request for military assistance.

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