President Donald Trump announced that the long-delayed F-35 fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia is now “final,” marking a major turning point in U.S.–Saudi defense relations. The move signals one of the most significant expansions of military cooperation between Washington and Riyadh in recent years, strengthening Saudi air power and deepening strategic ties amid growing regional threats.
00:00And we're going to be selling Saudi Arabia some of the greatest military equipment ever built.
00:05We build the best military equipment in the world by far.
00:08That's why we do the most business, including nearly 300 American-made tanks is what you're buying, among many other things, the airplanes.
00:19And we're working on getting that approved very quickly.
00:21It's already approved, but don't worry.
00:23And we're going to be selling Saudi Arabia some of the greatest military equipment ever built.
00:29We build the best military equipment in the world by far.
00:32That's why we do the most business, including nearly 300 American-made tanks is what you're buying, among many other things, the airplanes.
00:43And we're working on getting that approved very quickly.
00:45It's already approved, but don't worry.
00:47This week, our country has also signed groundbreaking agreements on civil nuclear energy, critical minerals, and artificial intelligence.
00:55And I want to congratulate a lot of the great American leaders, business leaders that are in the room and do a great job for Saudi Arabia and for a lot of other people in the room that are buying your product, taking your product, and using your product.
01:10All of that is in addition to the $600 billion investment in the United States that Saudi Arabia announced during my unforgettable visit there last spring.
01:21Well, I said, could you try and get that up to a trillion dollars?
01:25And yesterday, the crown prince announced that the number that they'll be investing in the United States is $1 trillion.
01:32So that's really a dollar.
01:39And we just took a picture backstage with some of the great business leaders and some of the great people, friends of mine from your country and beautiful picture.
01:49And while we were taking the picture, I said, could you make it $1.5 trillion?
01:54So he's got something to think about.
01:56I don't know.
01:57We'll get something.
01:58I think we'll get something, Scott.
02:00But many of you in the room are playing a key role in making these projects happen.
02:06And we're told that $270 billion in agreements and sales are being signed between dozens of companies.
02:12And that's just happening today.
02:14$270 billion.
02:17That's big stuff.
02:20So on behalf of the thousands of American workers who I care about most,
02:24I want to thank you for bringing all those jobs and all those great opportunities to America and bringing great wealth to America.
02:33My message to all of the leaders and investors with us today, and they are the best in the world, is very simple.
02:40Under the Trump administration, America is back and America is open for business.
02:44And America is actually stronger than it's ever been before.
02:48Ever.
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