Saudi-US relations
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: 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.