Middle East Saudi Arabia

Trump expected to treat Saudi crown prince as a full ally, with multibillion-dollar deals on F-35s and AI infrastructure

By

Aamer Madhani and

The Associated Press

The Associated Press

By

Aamer Madhani and

The Associated Press

The Associated Press

November 18, 2025, 10:57 AM ET

President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gesture as they meet delegations at the Royal Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025.