What to Expect From Trump’s Meeting With MBS

The crown prince’s visit could result in a new U.S.-Saudi defense agreement.

Trump holds a black folder while shaking hands with Mohammed bin Salman. Both men are smiling. November 17, 2025, 11:28 AM Comment icon View Comments ( )

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When Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, several critical issues will be on the agenda, including a potential U.S.-Saudi defense pact and the Trump administration’s push for Riyadh to normalize ties with Israel.

The defense pact on the table is reportedly similar to the one that Trump agreed to with Qatar in September in which the United States committed to treat any attack on Qa

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