Trump dazzled by Saudi royal welcome as red carpet diplomacy overshadows $600bn deal

Donald Trump jetted off to Saudi Arabia, where his meeting was a spectacle as the kingdom rolled out a red carpet of royal hospitality and strategic intent. The visit began with the U.S. President signing strategic economic deals worth hundreds of billions of dollars with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, including a $600 billion investment pledge, and the White House announced a $142 billion arms deal with the nation.