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TRUMP’S SAUDI SAGA: 5 EXPLOSIVE MOMENTS YOU CAN’T MISS

By Alex Gangitano & Brett Samuels | May 13, 2025 4:56 PM ET

🔥 ROYAL RED CARPET: LAVENDER, JETS, AND A GOLDEN SHOWCASE

President Trump touched down in Riyadh to a blockbuster welcome fit for a king. A lavender carpet unfurled at King Khalid Airport, flanked by Saudi F-15 fighter jets swooping in to escort Air Force One. The pomp continued at the royal court: Trump’s motorcade rolled in with Arabian horseback riders, blaring horns, and dual anthems echoing under golden-lit UNESCO heritage sites. “Amazing job,” Trump gushed, eyeing a glittering model of Diriyah.

🚀 ELON MUSK’S SURPRISE SAUDI CAMEO

Tech titan Elon Musk stole the spotlight, rubbing shoulders with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at high-stakes meetings. Trump proudly showcased Musk, slapping his back as the trio chatted like old pals. With Musk’s “efficiency czar” role ending soon, whispers swirl: Will he ditch D.C. for Tesla? Also in the room: A who’s who of CEOs — Amazon’s Jassy, OpenAI’s Altman, FIFA’s Infantino — sealing deals worth billions.

🕊️ IRAN OLIVE BRANCHES (BUT STILL SIDE-EYE)

Trump flipped the script on Iran, dangling a rare “olive branch” in a Riyadh speech: “Let’s make a deal!” But he warned, “Reject this, and we’ll bring the pain.” Meanwhile, Syria scored a surprise nod — Trump hinted at easing sanctions to give the war-torn nation a “fresh start” under new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.

💰 $600 BILLION BONANZA: DEFENSE, AI, AND IV FLUIDS?!

Trump’s mega-deal with Saudi Arabia includes a jaw-dropping $142B defense pact, AI data centers, and even IV fluid factories in Michigan. “They’re dumping a trillion into America — am I good or what?” Trump boasted. Highlights:

- $20B for AI/energy hubs via DataVolt

- $80B tech splurge by Google, Uber, Salesforce

- $4.8B Boeing jets for Saudi airlines

- $5.8B health care push (yes, IV bags included)

🤝 BROMANCE VS. BACKLASH: TRUMP & MBS DEFY CRITICS

Despite MBS’s Khashoggi scandal shadow, Trump doubled down on their “besties” vibe. “I like him too much — that’s why we give ’em so much!” he joked, as the Crown Prince grinned. Their bond? Forged in deals, family ties (Jared Kushner alert!), and a mutual love for towering investments. But human rights advocates fume: “What about justice for Jamal?”