DUBAI – President Trump is hosting Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House Tuesday for talks expected to produce deals touching on defense, artificial intelligence and nuclear technology. The visit underscores how a close relationship formed under the president's first term is yielding gains that both leaders can tout domestically.

Trump has said he will honor Saudi Arabia and the crown prince on this visit, which will be his first trip back to the U.S. since the killing of a prominent Saudi writer and critic seven years ago, which sparked international outcry.

While some pomp and pageantry are expected, it's the personal ties between Trump and Prince Mohammed and transactional deals girded by business that will be on display.

The trip also marks a turning p

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