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.