Trump said the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia underestimated him.

On March 27, US President Donald Trump, recalling his first meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, said that he clearly underestimated him.

"He (the prince. I didn't think he was going to kiss my ass," he said at the Future Investment Initiative forum, a recording of which was posted on the White House's YouTube channel.

The American leader noted that bin Salman Al Saud initially expected to see in front of him "another American president" or a loser with a "collapsing country." Speaking about this, Trump stressed that the heir to the kingdom should behave with him culturally.

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What tasks are Donald Trump and Mohammed bin Salman solving by bringing their countries closer together?

Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud arrived in Washington on an official visit on November 18, 2025. He was given a solemn reception at the White House: the heir's motorcade was accompanied by cavalry, and at the moment when he was photographed with Trump, six American fighter jets appeared in the sky. The Prince, who was greeted by American Vice President Jay Dee Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, was accompanied by an orchestra. During this visit, the parties signed an agreement on strengthening cooperation.

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