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Musk, Ronaldo join Trump at black-tie dinner for Saudi leader

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hailed ties between the two countries after saying Saudi investment in the U.S. could reach close to $1 trillion

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U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at dinner in the White House

By

Jonathan H. Ferziger

November 19, 2025

The White House hosted a heavyweight mix of political, business and sports figures at President Donald Trump’s black-tie dinner for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday night.The guest list was filled with CEOs from tech and finance,...