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BumRushDaShow

(163,406 posts)
Sun Nov 16, 2025, 08:18 AM Yesterday

Trump pulling out all the stops to welcome Saudi crown prince for first White House visit since Khashoggi killing

Source: CNN Politics

PUBLISHED Nov 16, 2025, 5:00 AM ET


President Donald Trump is planning to receive Saudi Arabia’s powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House this week with all the trappings of a state visit, sources familiar with the matter said, including a welcome ceremony in the morning and a formal dinner in the evening.

“We’re more than meeting,” Trump said late Friday as he flew to Florida for the weekend. “We’re honoring Saudi Arabia, the Crown Prince.”

While the White House has decided to pull out all the stops, the visit cannot be classified as an official state visit as Prince bin Salman is not Saudi Arabia’s head of state. That position is occupied by his 89-year-old father, King Salman. But the crown prince has assumed almost all day-to-day responsibility for ruling the kingdom, and attends summits and other diplomatic engagements as the country’s leader.

The meetings Tuesday will mark Prince bin Salman’s first visit to the White House in more than seven years. Trump has worked to cultivate a close relationship with the kingdom’s de facto ruler in the hopes he will decide to establish diplomatic ties with Israel, which would be a major advancement of the president’s signature Abraham Accords — a longtime goal of the president’s.

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/16/politics/saudi-crown-prince-trump-white-house



Am guessing that "bone saw" will be giving "bone spurs" some "tips".
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Trump pulling out all the stops to welcome Saudi crown prince for first White House visit since Khashoggi killing (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Yesterday OP
Big Boss is coming. Get ready. twodogsbarking Yesterday #1
Trump will probably hand the murdering prince a hit list of Trump enemies. Irish_Dem Yesterday #2
It would be payback popsdenver Yesterday #22
Exactly. The Trump Family Crime Syndicate in action. Irish_Dem Yesterday #23
His 150 Million popsdenver Yesterday #26
America has lost all of its trustworthy long term allies. Irish_Dem Yesterday #28
Just you wait........... popsdenver Yesterday #32
I think it has been decided to give Putin Europe. Xi gets the Pacific. Irish_Dem Yesterday #35
Much like Cheney did with Iraq popsdenver 5 hrs ago #36
Yes this has been the plan all along. Irish_Dem 2 hrs ago #37
Regretfully popsdenver 1 hr ago #38
Trump fits this particular risk profile. I don't think Putin will go scorched earth on the world. Irish_Dem 40 min ago #39
Trump probably wants lessons on how to get rid of pesky reporters that annoy him as well. cstanleytech Yesterday #3
I still can't find WHERE this is being held. The East Room is out. underpants Yesterday #4
I am guessing the ORIGINAL place where they held events like this BumRushDaShow Yesterday #6
Okay I used the wrong term. Thanks underpants Yesterday #7
You sent me down the rabbit hole looking for multi-level maps! BumRushDaShow Yesterday #8
Oh gawd, sounds like something he would do PatSeg Yesterday #12
Maybe a butcher shop? GreenWave Yesterday #15
Ouch. underpants Yesterday #33
Why not just cut the crap and kacekwl Yesterday #5
Will the prince wear a tie to show the proper respect to Trump and Vance? Norrrm Yesterday #9
Will they be watching planes crash into buildings on 9/11/2001? twodogsbarking Yesterday #10
He probably has a couple of interesting photos watertiger Yesterday #11
The Prince wants to see how his money is being spent Bayard Yesterday #13
Geez I hope he brought his saw. twodogsbarking Yesterday #14
A Crown Prince Bubba ? republianmushroom Yesterday #16
So the prince will have his own room in the WH addition complete with underage females? twodogsbarking Yesterday #17
The Prince will probably popsdenver Yesterday #18
He can display it next to Eloon's chain saw RazorbackExpat Yesterday #21
Big Macs for everyone, let's par tay. twodogsbarking Yesterday #19
He won't be the first murderer in the White House. LudwigPastorius Yesterday #20
"Be sure to visit us again after your next murder !" nt eppur_se_muova Yesterday #24
Donny loves his handsome prince Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Yesterday #25
We're honoring Saudi Arabia, the Crown Prince." vapor2 Yesterday #27
When Prince bin Salman Says "Pack Your Suitcase" DrFunkenstein Yesterday #29
Sixteen of 19 from Saudi Arabia Mysterian Yesterday #30
Wrong on too many levels to count... ultralite001 Yesterday #31
This LilElf70 Yesterday #34

Irish_Dem

(77,993 posts)
2. Trump will probably hand the murdering prince a hit list of Trump enemies.
Sun Nov 16, 2025, 08:21 AM
Yesterday

Please do me a favor Prince Bone Saw.

popsdenver

(1,039 posts)
22. It would be payback
Sun Nov 16, 2025, 01:50 PM
Yesterday

recall that his son took down intelligence reports on the members of the Prince's family that were not loyal to the prince, and they all soon disappeared?
Jared was in deep trouble with a 150 million dollar balloon? payment due on one of his crappy building investments, and he made a special trip down to the Prince with a brief case, then turned around and came straight back home with a "Loan" for the 150 Million.........

Irish_Dem

(77,993 posts)
23. Exactly. The Trump Family Crime Syndicate in action.
Sun Nov 16, 2025, 02:00 PM
Yesterday

Pure psychopath evil. All about money, power, revenge.

popsdenver

(1,039 posts)
26. His 150 Million
Sun Nov 16, 2025, 02:07 PM
Yesterday

payment for U.S. etc intel on the family, was just a precursor to what was to follow......Every countries Intel on military capabilities of all the prince's neighboring countries which he gladly paid Jared TWO BILLION DOLLARS to obtain for him....
Of course, Putin received all the information we had, including all intel from every other country, about every country's Military capabilities etc.
And I am sure Trump gave it to him for free.......

At this point, I am confident that NO other country will ever again share their Intel with the U.S. Especially NATO countries.....

Irish_Dem

(77,993 posts)
28. America has lost all of its trustworthy long term allies.
Sun Nov 16, 2025, 02:15 PM
Yesterday

We will never be trusted again.

Foreign governments cannot sit around and wait to make decisions based on Wisconsin voters.

There is no stability or predictability any longer.
America has lost its moral core.

popsdenver

(1,039 posts)
32. Just you wait...........
Sun Nov 16, 2025, 04:27 PM
Yesterday

I project........ that he will start closing down and bringing home the U.S. military bases in NATO countries which will make Putin overjoyed, and also fortify his quantity of U.S. Military soldiers in case they are needed for when he declares Martial Law........

Irish_Dem

(77,993 posts)
35. I think it has been decided to give Putin Europe. Xi gets the Pacific.
Sun Nov 16, 2025, 05:17 PM
Yesterday

Trump gets North and South America.

The dictators have divided up the planet.

popsdenver

(1,039 posts)
36. Much like Cheney did with Iraq
Mon Nov 17, 2025, 12:21 PM
5 hrs ago

dividing it up after Desert Storm with 6 different U.S. Oil Companies?

Not if, but when he starts closing down NATO countries U.S. Military bases and installations it will forever win the praise of Putin, and bringing back the entire military personnel to the U.S. will fortify the U.S. Military presence here in the U.S. to use as his enforcement needs, like martial law.......
He will basically open the door to leaving the countries wide open to invasion by Putin with no resistance......

Irish_Dem

(77,993 posts)
37. Yes this has been the plan all along.
Mon Nov 17, 2025, 03:50 PM
2 hrs ago

Trump pulls out of NATO.
Pulls out all US troops.
Putin has a clear shot at Europe.

However there has been a wrinkle in the plan.

The Russian economy is collapsing.
The war, sanctions, corruption, Ukraine destroying oil fields, etc has taken a huge toll on Russia.

I doubt Putin can swing controlling Europe right now.
If he is smart, he is figuring out how to save his own skin.

popsdenver

(1,039 posts)
38. Regretfully
Mon Nov 17, 2025, 04:16 PM
1 hr ago

When you corner a Psychopath that is also Narcissistic and they think it is the end of their situation, I worry that they would what they would do on the way out.......LIKE, "AN I'LL SHOW YOU"......and having complete control of nuclear weapons at their fingertips.........

Not just Putin, but the dictator/tyrant leaders of any other country with nuclear weapons.....Including, but not limited to, Israel, China, NKorea, AND.....the USAin particular.....

And with all these military tyrant run countries, all they need do is launch just one nuclear missile......

If ONE goes,....... they all go,......from all over the world.....

Irish_Dem

(77,993 posts)
39. Trump fits this particular risk profile. I don't think Putin will go scorched earth on the world.
Mon Nov 17, 2025, 05:33 PM
40 min ago

Yes both Putin and Trump are both serious narcissistic psychopaths and quite dangerous.

However I believe there are significant differences in their behavioral pattern and mental status
which impacts a possible end game.

Putin will destroy Ukraine if possible. It has become personal and he has so many sunk costs in the war.

However when Putin is backed into a corner he will go full survival mode.
He will do whatever it takes to stay alive and make a clean getaway.
I believe Putin has escape plans that are somewhat complex and are another topic.

The only reason Putin would not blow up the world as this loads against escape.
His plans involve intact resources and escape locations, and an underground network of protection.
Blowing up the world loads against these plans.

Putin is very shrewd, focused, disciplined. It is 100% certain he has escape plans in place
and will not deviate from his plans and get emotional and stupid.

Trump is an entirely different kettle of fish.
He is a subpar intellect, has dementia, assumes he will be fine no matter what happens.
Hubris is his middle name. He has no escape plans. And no way to implement them effectively.
He is impulsive, foolish, and ruled by revenge fantasies. He is capable of blowing up everything.

I will say here however that Trump is a coward and opportunist. If the end is near he would
be willing to negotiate a favorable outcome for himself. And go peacefully if he can keep his fortune
intact, and no jail time for himself and spawn.

underpants

(193,922 posts)
4. I still can't find WHERE this is being held. The East Room is out.
Sun Nov 16, 2025, 08:40 AM
Yesterday

Event tents? At another site?

BumRushDaShow

(163,406 posts)
6. I am guessing the ORIGINAL place where they held events like this
Sun Nov 16, 2025, 09:43 AM
Yesterday

The "East Room", which is actually within the original WH structure and wasn't part of the destroyed "East Wing".

Trump says White House’s East Room will be part of the ‘future’ entrance of his ballroom

When they destroyed the East Wing, they also took out that roofed the Colonnade that went to it (along with the theater that shared the space). The East Room is on an upper level.





I expect there is asbestos and other heavy metals still floating around over on that side though.

BumRushDaShow

(163,406 posts)
8. You sent me down the rabbit hole looking for multi-level maps!
Sun Nov 16, 2025, 09:48 AM
Yesterday


(am guessing since the East Room is apparently on a higher level and 45 wants it to be an entrance to the Waste. Fraud. Abuse. "ballroom", I wouldn't be surprised if they put in a "golden escalator" to ride down to get there )

kacekwl

(8,781 posts)
5. Why not just cut the crap and
Sun Nov 16, 2025, 09:36 AM
Yesterday

invite every murderous dictator to the White House at one time. Leave a" donation" box at the end of the red carpet. The more you donate the more state secrets and classified information you get. trump in turn gets hotels and golf courses all over the world for his legacy.

popsdenver

(1,039 posts)
18. The Prince will probably
Sun Nov 16, 2025, 12:58 PM
Yesterday

be presenting Trump the actual saw, framed and under glass, to hang in the trailer trash gawdy decor of his oval office.....

vapor2

(3,441 posts)
27. We're honoring Saudi Arabia, the Crown Prince."
Sun Nov 16, 2025, 02:09 PM
Yesterday

SERIOUSLY? Nah, you're honoring your pockets for Saudi real estate

DrFunkenstein

(8,871 posts)
29. When Prince bin Salman Says "Pack Your Suitcase"
Sun Nov 16, 2025, 02:22 PM
Yesterday

He means it. The thought of a bone saw must give Trump a boner. Two psychopaths.

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