SAUDI INVESTMENT PROMISE EXPANDED
The crown prince then announced a dramatic expansion of the investment pledge he made during Trump’s visit to Riyadh in May.
“We can announce that we are going to increase that US$600 billion to almost US$1 trillion for investment,” he said in the Oval Office.
“Definitely,” he added when a smiling Trump asked him to confirm the figure.
Trump showcased the prince around the White House grounds, including a new gallery of presidential portraits near the Rose Garden, one of which depicts former president Joe Biden as an autopen, a jab Trump frequently repeats as part of his attacks on Biden’s age and fitness.
Later on Tuesday, First Lady Melania Trump was due to host a gala dinner. Portugal football star Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays in Saudi Arabia, was expected to attend, according to a White House official.
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