On May 13, 2025, Trump visited Saudi Arabia to sign a massive deal worth $600 billion. This includes money for American weapons, technology, infrastructure, and AI. The White House says it’s “the largest defense sales agreement in history.” Saudi Arabia promised to invest in many U.S. industries, from missiles to clean energy.
But while the numbers are big, Trump’s energy didn’t match them. During the signing ceremony, cameras caught him sitting next to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, eyes slowly closing. On video, it looked like Trump was dozing off as someone read the terms of the deal.
BREAKING: In a stunning moment, Donald Trump just fell asleep at his briefing in Saudi Arabia. What a disaster. pic.twitter.com/vqiiGySSsd
— Democratic Wins Media (@DemocraticWins) May 13, 2025
People on social media didn’t hold back.
Grandpa’s sundowning.
— Sally🏙️F. ❄️💙 (@sallysrock) May 13, 2025
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He’s too old …………and it’s sad
— Herby Thomas (@HerbieThomas23) May 13, 2025
DELUSIONAL as usual~
— Judi M (@JudiJudi40783) May 13, 2025
Pathetic
— Crystal Crosby🇺🇸 (@CrosbyParis81) May 13, 2025
Americans love electing people with one foot in the grave.
— 🇨🇦 🏴☠️ (@TheDamDebate) May 13, 2025
Let’s now talk about the deal itself.
The agreement is worth $600 billion and covers many areas. First, there is a $142 billion arms deal. This includes weapons for air defense, missile systems, border protection, and space technology. Then, there’s a $20 billion project by a Saudi company called DataVolt. They plan to build AI data centers across the United States.
In addition, U.S. tech companies like Google, Oracle, and Uber have pledged to invest $80 billion in new technology programs that will benefit both countries. This is part of a broader deal that includes significant energy and infrastructure investments.
These moves are expected to create jobs and boost technology in the U.S., but some experts remain skeptical. After all, big numbers don’t always translate into real results. While these deals may sound impressive in speeches, it often takes years before their full benefits are seen.
This brings us to an important question: will these projects truly come to fruition, or are they just lofty promises that may fall short? Signing an agreement is one thing, but the real challenge lies in delivering on it. Building data centers, delivering weapons, and improving infrastructure are all complex tasks that require substantial investment, careful planning, and a significant amount of time to complete.
Moreover, this visit to Saudi Arabia is just one stop on a larger international tour. Next, Trump is scheduled to visit Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. These upcoming stops are equally significant, and many will watch closely how he handles them.
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