Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was welcomed to the White House on Tuesday by President Donald Trump, who praised the kingdom's human rights record as the two leaders announced a massive expansion of Saudi investment in the United States and progress on major defense and energy deals .
President Trump rolled out an elaborate welcome for the Saudi crown prince, treating him to the kind of pomp typically reserved for a head of state . The ceremony on the South Lawn featured a U.S. Marine band, a military flyover, and cannon fire . The visit marks Prince Mohammed's first trip to the White House in seven years, signaling a full restoration of the U.S.-Saudi partnership that had been strained following the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi .
A central announcement from the meeting was Crown Prince Mohammed's revelation that Saudi Arabia is increasing its planned investments in the United States to nearly $1 trillion . This figure represents a significant increase from the $600 billion commitment made during President Trump's visit to the kingdom in May 2025 . The crown prince stated the kingdom has "huge demand" for computing power and desires U.S. AI chips, highlighting the strategic focus of the new investments .
The leaders confirmed several major strategic agreements. President Trump stated he had agreed to sell Saudi Arabia F-35 fighter jets, making the kingdom the first Arab nation to receive the advanced stealth aircraft . Furthermore, the two sides signed the framework of a civil nuclear cooperation agreement . This move comes amid calls from U.S. lawmakers for the administration to apply the strongest possible nonproliferation standards to any such deal with Saudi Arabia .
A key topic of discussion was the potential for Saudi Arabia to normalize relations with Israel. President Trump has been pushing for Riyadh to join the Abraham Accords. However, Crown Prince Mohammed made clear that such a move could not happen without first securing a clear path toward a two-state solution for the Palestinians . He expressed a desire for Israelis and Palestinians to "coexist peacefully," noting that the leaders had a "robust discussion" on the issue.