Donald Trump Prepares for High-Stakes Meeting with Saudi Crown Prince
Former President Donald Trump is gearing up to welcome Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) at the White House. This marks MBS’s first visit to the US since the shocking 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi—yes, the one that had the world clutching its pearls and scrambling for statements. Now, the two leaders are expected to discuss a major F-35 stealth jet deal, bringing global attention to the future of US-Saudi relations.
F-35 Sale: A Game Changer?
The proposed sale of F-35 stealth fighters to Saudi Arabia is not just a simple transaction. It’s a geopolitical chess move. Observers are keenly watching whether Trump will prioritize lucrative arms deals over lingering concerns about Saudi Arabia’s human rights record. After all, politics and money have always made strange bedfellows. With MBS stepping onto US soil for the first time since the Khashoggi incident, the meeting promises both drama and diplomacy—Hollywood, eat your heart out.
It’s anyone’s guess whether this handshake will bring new alliances or just more headlines. One thing is for sure: the world will be watching, popcorn in hand.
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The Guardian: Trump to host Saudi crown prince at White House