Trump Welcomes Saudi Crown Prince Amid Controversy: Bernie Sanders Criticizes Presidential Double Standard on Muslims

Nov 20, 2025 10:09 pm CST

US President Donald Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with elaborate ceremony in Washington, drawing sharp criticism from Senator Bernie Sanders who accused Trump of favoring billionaire autocrats while generally expressing antipathy toward Muslims. The visit marks the crown prince's first US trip since journalist Jamal Khashoggi's controversial 2018 murder, highlighting the complex and sometimes contradictory nature of US-Saudi relations.