Saudi Arabia's MBS pledges nearly $1 trillion to US as Trump calls Crown Prince ‘friend’

President Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a high-profile bilateral meeting, where the crown prince announced that Saudi Arabia will increase its U.S. investment from $600 billion to nearly $1 trillion. Discussing job creation, AI technology, and strategic economic opportunities, both leaders emphasized the significance of this historic pledge. When asked about lower oil prices, bin Salman assured that the investment represents real opportunities, not symbolic gestures. Trump praised the move, calling it an “honor” to be the crown prince’s friend. The meeting featured press interactions, lighthearted moments, and underscored strengthening U.S.-Saudi economic and diplomatic ties.