President Donald Trump is meeting with Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at the White House after the two nations signed a nuclear cooperation deal.

Bahrain's Crown Prince announced an investment of over $17 billion in the U.S., including a $7 billion deal for Gulf Air to purchase Boeing aircraft and GE engines. This follows Trump's Middle East trip where significant trade deals were made.

Bahrain carrier signs preliminary agreement for widebody jets, with options for six more, one day after country's crown prince met with US president

The State Department is pulling back from commenting on or criticizing elections overseas unless there's a clear and compelling U.S. foreign policy interest in doing so.

The United States has entered into a pact with Bahrain, allowing the two nations to cooperate on the development of civil nuclear technology. Secretary of State Marco Rubio joined Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani on Wednesday to sign the new Nuclear Cooperation Memoranda of Understanding.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday (July 16) hosted Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at the White House, where the Gulf leader formally announced more than $17 billion in planned investments into the United States,

Bahrain Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met US President Donald Trump inside the White House on July 16. During the talks, the Bahrain PM also announced $17 billion in deals with the United States.

The White House says President Donald Trump had a recent medical checkup after he noticed “mild swelling” in his legs.