A Galaxy of Stars at the White House: Trump Hosts Banquet for Saudi Crown Prince; Ronaldo–Musk ‘World’s Most Expensive Selfie’ Goes Viral
WASHINGTON: A grand state dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump in honor of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House’s East Room has become the talk of political, diplomatic, and online circles alike, as global icons from politics, sports, and technology gathered under one roof.
The highlight of the evening quickly went viral: football legend Cristiano Ronaldo captured a historic selfie with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, the US Secretary of Commerce, and other high-profile guests. Owing to the combined net worth of those featured—exceeding $700 billion—social media users have dubbed it the “world’s most expensive selfie.”
During the dinner, President Trump playfully remarked to Ronaldo, “Your presence here has raised my respect in my son’s eyes,” drawing laughter from attendees.
The star-studded event is being termed one of the most high-profile diplomatic gatherings of the year, blending statecraft with moments of pop-culture buzz.
