Trump to Host Saudi Crown Prince in Washington

The visit comes as the United States considers selling F-35s to Saudi Arabia.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman interact with officials during a coffee ceremony at the Saudi Royal Court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 13, 2025. Win McNamee/Getty Images

President Donald Trump is set to receive Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Washington on Nov. 18 to deepen cooperation on energy and security amid a U.S. push for Saudi-Israeli normalization.

Speaking to reporters on board Air Force One on Nov. 14, Trump described the crown prince’s visit, his second to Washington in seven years, as “more than a meeting.”