Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Trump Welcomes Saudi Crown Prince Amidst Khashoggi Murder Controversy
President Trump invited Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House.
Even though US spies said the prince ordered a journalist's murder, Trump stood up for him and said they're good friends.
The US wants to stay friendly with Saudi Arabia, so Trump gave the prince a fancy welcome.
Some people think the prince should be treated like a bad guy, not a special guest.
President Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House
Trump defended the crown prince against US intelligence findings that he ordered the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi
The visit comes as the US seeks to maintain strong relations with Saudi Arabia during regional turmoil
Trump praised the crown prince as a 'protector of human rights' and a frequent phone friend
The visit included lavish treatment, with military officers and flags welcoming the crown prince
- Who
- President Donald Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
- What
- Trump welcomed the crown prince to the White House and defended him against murder allegations
- When
- March 2023
- Where
- The White House, Washington D.C.
- Why
- To maintain strong US-Saudi relations and discuss business deals
Human Rights Advocates
Trump Administration
Khashoggi's Murder
Human Rights Advocates
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing
Trump Administration
Trump defended the crown prince and praised their friendship
- US Intelligence Findings
- Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered Jamal Khashoggi's murder
- Trump's Stance
- Defended the crown prince and praised their friendship
- Visit Purpose
- To maintain strong US-Saudi relations and discuss business deals
- Khashoggi's Murder
- 2018, in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul
Sources
Saudi Arabia Lifts Travel Ban On US Citizen Over 2021 Critical Tweets
Analysis-Behind Trump defense of Saudi crown prince, a deeper US shift on human rights
Trump defends Saudi crown prince during White House visit amid Khashoggi murder questions - Telegraph India
4 Years Of 'Horrific' Ordeal: Saudi Arabia Finally Frees US Citizen Held For Khashoggi Tweets
Khashoggi's Widow "Upset", "Disappointed" Over Trump Meeting Crown Prince
When Donald Trump Echoed Saudi Crown Prince's Khashoggi Denials
‘Trump hates Muslims, except billionaires who make his family even richer’: Bernie Sanders slams President over MBS meeting
Trump’s Defense of Saudi Crown Prince Highlights Sharp Shift in US Human Rights Policy
'Hates Muslims, Except Billionaires': Bernie Sanders On Trump-Salman Meet
