Donald Trump praised U.S.–Saudi economic ties during a speech at the Kennedy Center, highlighting massive Saudi investments in AI, infrastructure, and energy. He emphasized mutual benefits, job creation, and long-term strategic partnerships. The event coincided with new joint projects including a major AI data center using Nvidia chips.
U.S.–Saudi Investment Forum Quick Looks
- Trump delivers keynote at U.S.–Saudi forum in Washington, D.C.
- Highlights $45B in Saudi investments in U.S. industries.
- Nvidia-backed AI data center project announced with Saudi support.
- Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman applauded for reforms.
- Focus on AI, infrastructure, defense, and energy partnerships.
- Trump frames collaboration as mutual, strategic, and job-creating.
- Elon Musk and Jensen Huang also spoke on AI’s future.
- Trump hints at long-term U.S. economic leadership role.
Donald Trump Touts U.S.–Saudi Investment Ties in Kennedy Center Speech
Deep Look
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump delivered remarks at the U.S.–Saudi Investment Forum at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., highlighting what he called a “new era” of cooperation between the United States and Saudi Arabia, with a focus on technology, energy, defense, and infrastructure investment.
Speaking before a room of American executives, Saudi officials, and international investors, Trump praised Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for “bold reforms” and said the United States was “open for business like never before.”
“This is a tremendous partnership that benefits both nations. Together, we’re creating jobs, building new industries, and bringing prosperity to our people,” Trump said.
Massive Investment Announcements
The speech was timed with several high-profile investment announcements, including:
- A $45 billion Saudi investment in U.S. infrastructure and tech ventures through the Public Investment Fund (PIF).
- Joint efforts to build supercomputing and AI data centers, powered by Nvidia’s hardware, in partnership with U.S. companies like xAI.
- Plans for a 500-megawatt data center that would be among the largest in the world, according to Saudi-backed firm Humain.
Trump called these developments “historic,” noting that they reflected not just financial cooperation, but a “shared vision for innovation.”
AI and Energy in Focus
Much of the address focused on artificial intelligence, a theme echoed by other forum speakers including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Tesla’s Elon Musk. Trump lauded American tech dominance while also encouraging Saudi Arabia’s investment in U.S. AI and semiconductor capabilities.
Energy, particularly clean and nuclear energy, was also discussed. Trump framed it as part of a broader strategic alliance between the two nations, emphasizing that the U.S. was helping the Middle East diversify economically and technologically.
A Political Undercurrent
While billed as an economic forum, Trump also took the opportunity to frame the event in political terms, saying:
“Unlike previous administrations, we believe in American strength and in building partnerships based on mutual respect and benefit.”
He also hinted at a future presidential agenda that would prioritize “economic nationalism with global partnerships” that bring capital and jobs to the U.S., while ensuring allies “pay their fair share” in defense and development.
Looking Ahead
The speech concluded with a call for continued U.S.–Saudi collaboration in the years ahead, with Trump declaring:
“This is just the beginning. The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have a future together — in business, in technology, and in peace.”
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