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Ronaldo, Musk among special guests at dinner with Trump and Saudi crown prince
The dinner highlighted growing U.S.-Saudi ties with major investments and Saudi Arabia designated a major non-NATO ally, attended by top leaders and Ronaldo, who earns $200 million annually.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump hosted a black‑tie dinner at the White House East Room to honor Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with guests including Cristiano Ronaldo, Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Gianni Infantino, and Jensen Huang.
- As part of a diplomatic reset, the dinner aimed to spotlight investments and soft power, deepening U.S.–Saudi ties during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s first U.S. visit since 2018.
- Policy announcements included military and economic commitments by Riyadh as President Donald Trump designated Saudi Arabia a major non‑NATO ally and unveiled nearly 300 tanks purchase and large U.S. investment pledges.
- The evening produced high-profile optics signalling rapprochement and spectacle as Elon Musk attended his second joint public appearance with President Donald Trump this year and Trump introduced Cristiano Ronaldo to his 19-year-old son Barron Trump.
- With the 2026 World Cup approaching, Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract extension and Portugal’s draw on Dec. 5 highlight his deepening ties to Saudi sport and upcoming football milestones.
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