President Trump’s letter forwarding the Saudi–U.S. nuclear agreement to Congress was released overnight. He wrote that the pact "meets all applicable statutory requirements" and "will advance the nonproliferation and other foreign policy interests" of the United States. The agreement would allow transfers of materials, equipment (including reactors), components and information for peaceful nuclear purposes. The full text of the deal remains sealed while congressional review continues.
Trump Releases Letter Defending Saudi–U.S. Nuclear Agreement to Congress
US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman attend a bilateral meeting at the Royal Court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025 (photo credit: REUTERS/BRIAN SNYDER)
President Donald Trump’s letter to Congress, sent last month when forwarding the Saudi Arabia–United States nuclear agreement, was made public overnight on Tuesday. The release offers the president’s judgment as lawmakers and the public await further details of the pact.
"In my judgment, [the agreement] meets all applicable statutory requirements and will advance the nonproliferation and other foreign policy interests of the United States of America," Trump wrote in the letter.
In the same correspondence, Trump said the agreement "would permit the transfer of material, equipment (including reactors), components, and information for peaceful nuclear purposes." He emphasized that, in his view, the pact is consistent with U.S. legal obligations and strategic goals.
At the time of publication, the full text of the underlying agreement remained sealed and has not been released publicly. Lawmakers and oversight agencies will review the confidential deal under applicable statutory procedures.
Context: The White House submitted the deal to Congress as part of normal oversight steps for international nuclear cooperation agreements. Details remain limited until the sealed text is disclosed or congressional reviews conclude.
Note: This is a developing story and may be updated as more information becomes available.
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