President Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday, framing the visit as part of his foreign-policy legacy. The crown prince's appearance was his first official return to Washington since the 2018 killing of columnist Jamal Khashoggi, which U.S. intelligence officials say he likely ordered. The event was captured in a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors, reigniting discussion about U.S.-Saudi relations and human-rights concerns.
Trump Welcomes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to White House — First Visit Since Khashoggi Killing (In Photos)
President Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday, framing the visit as part of his foreign-policy legacy. The crown prince's appearance was his first official return to Washington since the 2018 killing of columnist Jamal Khashoggi, which U.S. intelligence officials say he likely ordered. The event was captured in a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors, reigniting discussion about U.S.-Saudi relations and human-rights concerns.
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Trump Welcomes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House
In Washington on Tuesday, President Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House, a visit the president presented as part of his effort to bolster his foreign-policy legacy.
It marked the crown prince's first official return to Washington since 2018, when Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi was killed in Turkey — an act that U.S. intelligence officials have said the prince likely ordered.
The White House appearance was documented in a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors, capturing moments from the ceremonial welcome, meetings and diplomatic optics.
Context: The visit renewed debate over U.S.-Saudi relations. Supporters emphasized strategic ties and cooperation on regional security and energy, while critics and human-rights groups pointed to lingering questions about the Khashoggi killing.
Below is a selection of images that illustrate the event, the leaders' gestures and how the visit was staged for public and diplomatic audiences.