US President Donald Trump's inaugural call with a foreign leader was with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. They discussed enhancing US-Saudi collaboration to foster peace and security in the Middle East, along with significant financial investments amounting to $600 billion. Throughout Trump's first term, his administration maintained a strong alliance with Saudi Arabia, even amidst controversies like the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The close ties continued post-presidency as seen through events like the LIV Golf tournaments held at Trump-owned properties, demonstrating ongoing financial interactions and mutual interests.
During the discussion, MBS congratulated Trump and discussed ways for cooperation between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States to promote peace, security and stability in the Middle East.
MBS also stated Saudi Arabia intends to broaden its investments and trade with the United States over the next four years to the amount of $600 billion and potentially beyond that.
During his first term, Trump emphasized a strong relationship with Saudi Arabia, despite controversies surrounding the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
There were numerous reports that Trump's son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner communicated frequently with MBS via WhatsApp, prompting cybersecurity concerns.
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