Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Trump Welcomes Saudi Crown Prince, F-35 Sale Approved Amidst Khashoggi Controversy
President Trump welcomed the Saudi Crown Prince to the White House.
They talked about money and weapons, but some people are upset because the prince was involved in killing a journalist.
Trump didn't want to talk about that and said 'things happen'.
The prince said he's sorry about the killing and wants to invest more in the US.
President Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) to the White House, marking his first visit since the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Trump dismissed questions about Khashoggi's killing, stating 'things happen', and praised MBS's human rights record without providing specifics.
MBS announced an increase in Saudi Arabia's planned investments in the US to $1 trillion, up from $600 billion.
Trump announced a defense agreement, including the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, despite concerns about Israel's qualitative military edge and potential Chinese access to US technology.
The visit comes as the US and Saudi Arabia seek to strengthen ties, with Trump pushing for Saudi Arabia to normalize relations with Israel as part of the Abraham Accords.
- Who
- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) and US President Donald Trump
- What
- MBS's first US visit since the 2018 murder of Jamal Khashoggi
- When
- Tuesday, November 18, 2025
- Where
- The White House, Washington, D.C.
- Why
- To strengthen US-Saudi ties, discuss investments, and address regional security concerns
Human Rights Activists' Perspective
US - Saudi Arabia Business & Security Interests
Human Rights Concerns
Human Rights Activists' Perspective
Activists urge Trump to press Saudi Arabia on human rights and press freedom
US - Saudi Arabia Business & Security Interests
Trump dismisses questions about Khashoggi's killing and praises MBS's human rights record
- US - Saudi Arabia Ties
- Strengthening through investments, defense deals, and regional cooperation
- Defense Deal
- Sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
- Abraham Accords
- Trump's push for Saudi Arabia to normalize relations with Israel
- Jamal Khashoggi's Murder
- Controversy surrounding MBS's involvement and Trump's dismissal of questions about it
- Human Rights Concerns
- Activists urge Trump to press Saudi Arabia on human rights and press freedom
Sources
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