Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s recent visit to the White House on November 18, 2025, marked a significant moment in US-Saudi relations. The meeting with US President Donald Trump was characterized by a grand ceremonial welcome, substantive discussions, and several viral moments that captured global attention. The Crown Prince was greeted with a red carpet reception, complete with cannon fire and a horse parade, symbolizing the strengthening ties between the two nations. During their interaction, the Crown Prince announced plans to increase Saudi investments from $600 billion to $1 trillion, a statement that Trump enthusiastically endorsed, saying, ‘I like that very much.’ However, the meeting was not without controversy. Trump defended the Crown Prince against allegations related to the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, asserting that the Prince had no prior knowledge of the incident. The press conference also saw Trump clash with a reporter who questioned potential conflicts of interest involving his family’s business dealings in Saudi Arabia. The evening concluded with a high-profile dinner attended by notable figures such as footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and tech mogul Elon Musk, hinting at a possible reconciliation between Musk and Trump following their public feud.
Red carpet welcome, questions on Khashoggi: 5 viral moments from Saudi Crown Prince, Trump meeting
