Tensions and intrigue surround a high-stakes White House meeting as U.S. President Donald Trump presses Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a massive surge in Saudi investment. During the visit — MBS’s first to the White House in more than seven years — the crown prince announced that Saudi Arabia would boost its U.S. investment commitment from $600 billion to nearly $1 trillion. The moment sparked controversy as Trump enthusiastically embraced the pledge while praising MBS on issues including human rights. The meeting, filled with pomp on the South Lawn, signaled expanding cooperation on defense, technology, and nuclear energy — though no major breakthrough on Saudi-Israel normalization is expected. The staggering $1 trillion figure has triggered global debate over influence, leverage, and the future of U.S.–Saudi ties.
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