President Donald Trump is set to welcome Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House for a historic visit, marking the first meeting between the two leaders since the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The visit comes amidst intense scrutiny and controversy surrounding the Saudi crown prince’s alleged involvement in Khashoggi’s killing.
According to a report by the BBC, President Trump has announced that the United States will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, a move that has raised concerns among critics who argue that the weapons deal could further embolden the Saudi regime. The decision to sell advanced military equipment to Saudi Arabia has sparked a debate over the ethics of arming a country with a questionable human rights record.
In a recent article by The New York Times, President Trump was quoted as praising Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as a “really good friend” during the lavish visit, despite a U.S. intelligence report implicating the Saudi leader in Khashoggi’s murder. The president’s defense of the Saudi crown prince has drawn criticism from human rights advocates and lawmakers who have called for accountability for the journalist’s killing.
During a press conference with ABC News, President Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman were questioned about Khashoggi’s murder, with Trump asserting that the Saudi leader had no knowledge of the crime. The CIA had previously concluded that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had ordered the killing of the journalist, leading to international condemnation and calls for justice.
NBC News reported that President Trump has designated Saudi Arabia as a “Major Non-NATO Ally” during the White House dinner with the crown prince, a move that is expected to deepen military cooperation between the two countries. The decision has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising the strengthening of ties between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, while others express concerns about the implications for human rights and regional stability.
As the visit between President Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman unfolds, the controversy over Khashoggi’s murder continues to cast a shadow over the relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia. The outcome of the meeting and the implications of the F-35 sale are likely to be closely monitored by observers and critics alike.
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1. BBC – https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7512rkvg7ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
2. The New York Times – https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/us/politics/trump-saudi-crown-prince-visit.html
3. ABC News – https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/video/trump-saudi-crown-prince-murder-jamal-khashoggi-127650855
4. NBC News – https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/-trump-defends-saudi-crown-prince-over-journalist-s-murder-252319301717
5. Fox News – https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-designates-saudi-arabia-major-non-nato-ally-during-crown-prince-white-house-visit
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