US Edition3 Things to Watch as Trump Hosts Saudi’s Crown Prince at White House
The visit aims to advance a defense agreement, civilian nuclear cooperation, and AI technology access while supporting Saudi Vision 2030 and potential Israel normalization.
- On Tuesday, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will visit the White House for an official working visit, including a welcome ceremony, Oval Office meeting, and black‑tie dinner to deepen cooperation.
- Seeking security guarantees, Saudi Arabia wants access to U.S. AI chips and civilian nuclear technology under Vision 2030, while the U.S. pursues Saudi investment and normalisation progress after the $600 billion pledge earlier this year.
- U.S. and Saudi officials were finalising a defence cooperation agreement and discussing major American-made fighter jet purchases, with Jared Kushner and Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman laying groundwork last week.
- If enacted, the deal could give President Donald Trump leverage to press Saudi Arabia toward normalisation with Israel and shift defence ties away from China, but executive action would be reversible and undone by a future president.
- Human‑rights abuses and Yemen's death toll have prompted calls for U.S. Congress to scrutinise any security pact with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, whose trip is his first since Jamal Khashoggi's 2018 killing.
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