Live Updates: Trump to Host Saudi Crown Prince – Business Deals and Stealth Jets on the Agenda

Washington, D.C.

President Donald J. Trump is preparing to sit down with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia, for a series of talks that could reshape U.S.–Saudi relations. The meeting comes as the prince makes his first official visit to the United States since the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

The agenda is expected to focus on two main pillars:

• Security cooperation – including discussions on regional stability, counter‑terrorism efforts, and potential arms sales.
• Economic investment – exploring Saudi capital inflows into American infrastructure, technology, and energy projects.

Among the most closely watched items is the prospect of a new deal involving stealth fighter jets. Analysts say a contract could signal a deepening of military ties, while critics warn about the implications for human‑rights standards.

Both leaders are also likely to address broader diplomatic concerns, such as the ongoing conflict in Yemen, oil market dynamics, and the future of the historic U.S.–Saudi partnership.

As the talks unfold, Washington officials emphasize that the discussions will remain confidential until a joint statement is released, but the stakes for both nations are undeniably high.