Trump's Bizarre MBS Comments Shock Journalists, Saudi Officials

• Donald Trump made controversial remarks about Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at a Saudi-backed investment forum.
• Trump initially suggested MBS misjudged him, expecting him to be a 'normal American president' of a 'country that is going down'.
• He later softened his tone, praising MBS as 'wise' and 'very normal', crediting him for Saudi Arabia becoming the 'hottest' country.
• Trump also discussed West Asia, claiming the region is closer to being free from Iranian aggression and terror.
• He asserted that the US saved Israel and the entire Middle East from rocket attacks, referring to recent events.