Trump says he will sell advanced warplanes to Saudi Arabia on eve of crown prince’s US visit
US President Donald Trump said he will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as he praised the kingdom for its strong partnership with his administration.
The announcement came on the eve of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's highly anticipated Washington visit, his first to the US in more than seven years.
"I will say that that we will be doing that," Trump said when asked if he would sell the jets to Saudi Arabia. "We'll be selling F-35s."
US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met in May 2025 at the Royal Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (AP)
The crown prince had been expected to arrive with a wish list that includes receiving formal assurances from Trump defining the scope of the US military protection ...
