White House visit
Trump Welcomes Saudi Crown Prince: Major Defense Deals and $1 Trillion Investment Commitment Announced
Nov 19, 2025 11:54 am CST
President Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman at the White House, announcing significant defense agreements including F-35 fighter jet sales and a $1 trillion Saudi investment commitment to the US. The warm meeting, featuring military honors and attended by tech executives, addressed regional security concerns and Saudi Arabia's potential inclusion in the Abraham Accords, while sidestepping human rights questions about the 2018 Khashoggi killing.
Saudi Crown Prince Defends Kingdom Over 9/11 Attacks During Controversial US Visit
Nov 19, 2025 11:47 am CST
During his White House visit, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman claimed Osama bin Laden strategically used Saudi nationals in the 9/11 attacks to damage US-Saudi relations. While facing pressure over both 9/11 and the Khashoggi murder, the Crown Prince emphasized Saudi Arabia's preventative measures against terrorism and the importance of maintaining strong bilateral ties with the United States.
Trump Defends Saudi Crown Prince During Historic White House Visit Amid $1 Trillion Investment Pledge
Nov 19, 2025 02:22 am CST
President Donald Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Washington amid strengthened US-Saudi relations and controversial remarks about the Khashoggi murder. The visit featured a $1 trillion Saudi investment pledge, discussions about Middle East peace, potential F-35 fighter jet sales, and human rights concerns from advocacy groups as Saudi Arabia seeks to enhance its global standing.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Historic White House Visit: Rebuilding US-Saudi Relations Under Trump
Nov 18, 2025 03:07 pm CST
President Trump welcomes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House for his first visit since 2018, signaling renewed US-Saudi relations. The meeting focuses on multi-billion dollar deals, potential F-35 fighter jet sales, and Middle East peace efforts, while both leaders seek strategic cooperation amid regional challenges. This diplomatic reset comes seven years after tensions over the Khashoggi killing, with economic investment and potential Saudi-Israel normalization high on the agenda.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman: From Controversial Figure to Peace Broker on the World Stage
Nov 17, 2025 05:30 pm CST
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman returns to the White House as a transformed leader, having evolved from a controversial figure to a regional peace broker while driving unprecedented social and economic reforms in Saudi Arabia. His meeting with President Trump underscores the resilient US-Saudi relationship built on strategic interests in energy, defense, and technology, despite past controversies including the Khashoggi killing. As MbS positions himself as the kingdom's future monarch, his bold vision continues to reshape Saudi Arabia's domestic landscape and international standing.
US Removes Syria's President Al-Sharaa From Terrorism Blacklist Before Historic Washington Meeting
Nov 08, 2025 10:27 am CST
The United States has officially removed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa from its terrorism blacklist prior to his landmark White House visit with President Trump. This diplomatic shift follows UN sanctions removal and recognizes Syria's new leadership after the Assad regime's fall, despite concerns from regional ally Israel.
Zelensky and Trump to Meet Friday: Crucial Discussions on Ukraine's Air Defense and Russia Strategy
Oct 14, 2025 02:24 pm CST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Friday, marking his third White House visit this year. The high-level talks will focus on strengthening Ukraine's air defense capabilities and developing strategies to increase pressure on Russia amid ongoing attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. A Ukrainian delegation including the Prime Minister has already arrived in the US for preliminary discussions with American officials and defense companies.