Trump to Host Saudi Crown Prince Bin Salman November 17–19/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ President Donald Trump is preparing to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a state visit to the U.S. next month, according to officials familiar with the plans. The visit could result in trade deals and progress toward expanding the Abraham Accords. It would mark the first U.S. trip by MBS since Jamal Khashoggi’s killing in 2018.
Trump-Saudi Summit Plans + Quick Looks
- Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expected in U.S. Nov. 17–19.
- Visit may be first foreign state visit of Trump’s second term.
- Trade deals and a possible security pact reportedly under discussion.
- Could mark progress on expanding the Abraham Accords.
- MBS’s first U.S. visit since Khashoggi killing in 2018.
- U.S. intelligence previously linked MBS to Khashoggi’s death.
- Trump administration has maintained steady diplomatic relations.
- Biden’s Abraham Accords efforts were disrupted by Gaza war.
- White House and Saudi officials declined to comment.
Deep Look: Trump to Host Saudi Crown Prince in Potential Breakthrough Visit
WASHINGTON — October 22, 2025 – President Donald Trump is preparing to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) in the United States next month, multiple U.S. officials confirmed to the Associated Press. If finalized, the meeting would mark the first state visit by a foreign leader in Trump’s second term and could carry major implications for U.S.-Middle East relations.
The tentative dates for the visit are November 17–19, according to two people familiar with the planning. While the White House has not officially confirmed the visit, sources indicate the administration is organizing a package of agreements for both leaders to sign or witness during the event.
First Visit Since Khashoggi Killing
Crown Prince Mohammed has not visited the U.S. since the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a Washington Post columnist who was killed and dismembered inside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul. U.S. intelligence agencies concluded MBS likely approved the operation, sparking a wave of sanctions and condemnation. The crown prince has consistently denied any personal involvement.
Despite the backlash, both Trump and Biden administrations have worked to preserve strategic ties with the oil-rich Gulf nation and its de facto ruler.
The visit will likely reignite debate about U.S. relations with Saudi Arabia and raise questions about accountability, human rights, and energy diplomacy.
Abraham Accords and Middle East Diplomacy
Trump’s first foreign trip as president in 2017 was to Saudi Arabia. His administration later brokered the Abraham Accords, normalizing relations between Israel and several Arab nations including Bahrain, UAE, Morocco, and Sudan.
Saudi Arabia did not join the accords at the time, but renewed efforts are underway to bring the kingdom into the agreement under Trump’s second term.
Efforts to expand the Abraham Accords under President Biden were derailed by the October 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel, which triggered the war in Gaza. However, Trump’s team has negotiated a fragile ceasefire, which officials hope will provide momentum to bring Saudi Arabia into the fold.
Economic & Security Deals on the Table
While the specific agreements to be signed during the visit remain under wraps, officials suggest most will focus on economic and commercial partnerships under the Strategic Economic Partnership signed during Trump’s 2025 visit to Riyadh.
A bilateral security agreement—something the Saudis have long sought—is also reportedly under discussion. Last month, Trump issued an executive order providing security assurances to Qatar, Saudi Arabia’s Gulf neighbor, after an Israeli airstrike targeted Hamas leaders in Doha.
If a Saudi-U.S. security pact is finalized, it could deepen military and intelligence cooperation between the two countries while reinforcing Saudi support for a broader regional alliance.
Diplomatic Silence—for Now
Neither the White House nor the Saudi Embassy has responded to requests for comment on the planned summit. Bloomberg News was the first to report the expected visit.
“No one is denying it, but no one is confirming it either,” said one diplomat familiar with the planning. “That tells you the stakes are high, and the details are still in flux.”
Sources caution that the dates or details of the summit could still shift depending on geopolitical developments or internal deliberations on both sides.
What’s at Stake?
This visit, if confirmed, could help reset or reinforce the U.S.–Saudi relationship, which has weathered turbulence over human rights, oil prices, and regional conflicts. For Trump, it also represents a chance to reassert his role as a dealmaker on the global stage and potentially deliver a diplomatic victory heading into a critical election year.
For MBS, a successful trip would signal international legitimacy and open the door to stronger trade and defense ties with the U.S. at a time when Iran-backed proxies and regional instability remain pressing concerns.
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