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.