US to sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia, Trump says ahead of crown prince's visit
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Trump Welcomes Saudi Crown Prince to the White House
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Above: U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia during an arrival ceremony at the White House on Nov. 18, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Image credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images
The Spin
Trump's historic welcome of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman marks a crucial reset for America's most important Middle East partnership. The $6001 billiontrillion Saudi investment pledge and F-35 fighter jet sales strengthen American security while creating jobs and advancing regional stability through the Abraham Accords expansion.
Rolling out the red carpet for a dictator who ordered journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder shows Trump prioritizing corrupt business deals over American values. The F-35 sales ignore Pentagon security concerns while Trump family real estate projects with Saudi Arabia create obvious conflicts of interest.
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Rolling out the red carpet for a dictator who ordered journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder shows Trump prioritizing corrupt business deals over American values. The F-35 sales ignore Pentagon security concerns while Trump family real estate projects with Saudi Arabia create obvious conflicts of interest.
Metaculus Prediction
There is a 42% chance Israel and Saudi Arabia will normalize relations during Donald Trump's second presidency, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
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