Welcome Back, Your Royal Highness
Looks like the revolving door of international dignitaries at the White House is still spinning. President Donald Trump’s administration is gearing up to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) – aka Bonesaw – next month. Because what’s a presidency without a bit of controversial royal company, right? It seems the red carpet budget is limitless for certain guests, irrespective of… well, much of anything really. This isn’t MBS’s first rodeo at the White House, but it is his first visit since 2018 [6], which, for those keeping score, means it’s been a minute since the last high-profile face-to-face.
Sources familiar with the matter confirm MBS is scheduled for a three-day trip to Washington, kicking off around November 17. Expect Oval Office meetings with Trump, slated explicitly for November 18. An Arab diplomat even provided a specific date, nailing down November 18 for the White House encounter [4]. So, mark your calendars for another round of high-stakes photo ops and carefully worded press releases. If history is any guide, we can anticipate a flurry of diplomatic pleasantries and a notable absence of direct answers to the tough questions. It’s the standard playbook, really.
The Unofficial Agenda: Deals and Discussions
What’s on the Table?
The agenda for these discussions is, predictably, high-stakes and shrouded in the usual diplomatic vagueness. While specifics are often kept tighter than a diplomatic pouch, sources indicate that the visit will involve talks [7] focusing on various issues. More significantly, it’s widely anticipated that Trump will use this opportunity to push forward his administration’s ongoing efforts for an Israel normalization deal [4]. This particular objective has been a consistent theme, underscoring a broader strategic play in the Middle East. It’s less about a sudden breakthrough and more about chipping away at the diplomatic resistance, one royal visit at a time.
Beyond the Headlines
It’s always a grand spectacle of geopolitical theater, where optics often trump actual substance. The visit comes amidst ongoing regional complexities, making any face-to-face interaction between the US President and Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader a significant event [6]. You can bet that behind the smiles and official statements, there will be serious discussions on energy markets, regional security, and perhaps a few less-publicized matters. Whether these talks lead to tangible breakthroughs or merely reinforce existing positions remains to be seen. But hey, another handshake, another press photo, another month. We’ve seen this show before, and honestly, the plot twists are getting a bit predictable.
Sources & Footnotes
- https://www.wkyc.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/trump-is-expected-to-host-saudi-crown-prince-mohammed-bin-salman-next-month-ap-sources-say/616-a1c902c1-5ad0-4dc1-8281-11db45f343f8 ↩
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/10/22/trump-saudi-arabia-crown-prince/ee643c26-af5d-11f0-ab72-a5fffa9bf3eb_story.html ↩
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/Normanfrankelestian/posts/32134140469566494/ ↩
- https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/saudi-crown-prince-to-visit-white-house-next-month-as-trump-pushes-for-israel-normalization-deal/ ↩
- https://www.instagram.com/geonewsdottv/p/DQFIY1RDORL/ ↩
- https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/saudi-crown-prince-plans-first-white-house-visit-since-2018-69d6b0ec?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqde-kFN2M4v3O8rUlhq0tl9Bupx2rVxBXacOOZgVHTMcq5kgfFgZuZD&gaa_ts=68f9028e&gaa_sig=VgSygPY8CYuw-sPac17DivGvNxdlYN2pXk7YdiP3lFUUl7o0EorvVhlqSxwklz1vhMlox0UgDfPWHJUNN64aTA%3D%3D ↩
- https://yaffaps.com/en/page-54547.html ↩
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