Saudi Crown Prince Pledges to Raise U.S. Investment to Nearly $1 Trillion

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived at the White House on Tuesday with a message that carried both economic weight and geopolitical significance: Saudi Arabia is raising its U.S. investment commitment from $600 billion to nearly $1 trillion. For an economy driven by innovation, energy independence, and long-term strategic stability, the announcement underscored how much confidence global partners have placed in a revitalized American marketplace.

President Trump welcomed the crown prince on the South Lawn with full ceremony, capped by a flyover of three F-35s and three F-15s—an unmistakable signal of the growing defense and strategic cooperation between the two countries. Videos of the moment quickly circulated online, including footage posted on Twitter/X by @MargoMartin47 and the official @WhiteHouse account.

After a tour of the “Presidential Walk of Fame” and photos along the West Wing colonnade, the two leaders sat for their bilateral meeting in the Oval Office. It was there that the crown prince made the announcement himself, stating, “I believe, Mr. President, today and tomorrow, we’re going to announce that we are going to increase that $600 billion to almost $1 trillion of investment, real investment, and real opportunity by details in many areas.”

He went on to highlight the broad scope of the agreement, saying, “And the agreement that we are signing today in many areas of technology, [artificial intelligence], and materials, magnets, etc, that will create a lot of domestic opportunities.” The comments confirmed what many economic watchers have noted for months: America’s expanding technology and energy sectors are becoming magnets for global capital—especially when paired with a policy environment aimed at cutting red tape and encouraging investment rather than smothering it.

Trump, who had moments earlier joked that he would “need to work on” the crown prince to hit the $1 trillion milestone, welcomed the upgrade. “I appreciate that. That’s great. We’re doing numbers that nobody’s ever done. And in all fairness, if you didn’t see potential in the U.S., you wouldn’t be doing it….You don’t want to lose money,” he said. The exchange emphasized a simple truth: strong markets and predictable governance attract investment—something American workers and industries benefit from directly.

The crown prince made clear why his country is expanding its economic footprint here, calling the United States the “hottest country on the planet” under Trump and pointing toward a future shaped by new industries rather than bureaucratic stagnation. “It’s about also long-term opportunity in United States of America to effect American economy positively in the next coming decades, preparing the…foundation of emerging technologies that’s a game changer for America in a good way. And want to be part of it,” he said.

A senior White House official later confirmed that the visit includes a multibillion-dollar investment in American AI infrastructure, expanded cooperation on civil nuclear energy, continued implementation of the original $600 billion commitment, and strengthened defense sales—an area long considered essential for stability in the Middle East and for America’s global security posture.

With the U.S. strengthening its position in next-generation technologies and energy development, the crown prince’s remarks reflected more than goodwill. They reflected a calculation: America remains the strongest place in the world to build, innovate, and partner—especially when its leadership prioritizes competitiveness, security, and long-term growth over political theater.