Overview

• Air Force One received a rare honorary escort from Royal Saudi Air Force F-15 jets as President Trump arrived in Riyadh, marking the start of his first major foreign trip of this term.
• Trump announced nearly $1 trillion in Saudi investment pledges in the U.S. and finalized a $142 billion arms sale, emphasizing a transactional approach to diplomacy.
• During the visit, Trump laid out a new Middle East vision focused on economic stability, lifting U.S. sanctions on Syria, and urging Iran to negotiate a new nuclear deal under threat of severe consequences.
• Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hosted Trump with elaborate displays of hospitality, including a golf cart ride to a state dinner at the UNESCO heritage site of Ad-Diriyah.
• The visit, heavily managed by Saudi authorities, included a business delegation featuring Elon Musk and highlighted Trump family and business ties to Saudi investments and real estate projects.