WASHINGTON, D.C. Nov 18, 2025 — President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House on Tuesday for high-level talks, signaling a continued strengthening of U.S.-Saudi ties in the second Trump administration.
The official visit by the Saudi leader, widely known as MBS, comes amid efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation on energy, security, and regional stability in the Middle East.
In a post on X from the official Vice President account, Vance shared four photographs from the meeting, captioning them: “Vice President Vance and @POTUS welcome the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman at the White House 📸.”
The images depict President Trump and Vice President Vance greeting the Crown Prince and his delegation in formal settings inside the White House, with American and Saudi flags prominently displayed.
No specific details on the agenda or outcomes of the discussions have been released by the White House as of yet, but the meeting underscores the administration’s focus on forging strong partnerships with key Gulf allies. Saudi Arabia remains a major U.S. partner in oil production, counterterrorism, and investment, with bilateral trade exceeding $40 billion annually in recent years.
The visit marks one of the early high-profile diplomatic engagements for the Trump-Vance administration since taking office in January 2025. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman last met with President Trump during his first term, including a 2018 Oval Office visit.
Further readouts from the meetings are expected in the coming days.
