Analysis Summary:

The article's factual accuracy is mixed. While the general premise of presidential visits to Saudi Arabia is verifiable, specific "memorable moments" are not detailed in the provided sources, making it difficult to assess their accuracy. The article exhibits moderate bias through selective reporting and potentially subjective characterization of events.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** From F.D.R. to Trump, presidents have traveled to see Saudi Arabia and its royal family.
  • Verification Source #1: Supports the claim that President Carter traveled to Saudi Arabia.
  • Verification Source #2: Supports the claim that President Trump spoke with a Saudi leader.
  • Verification Source #4: Does not directly mention Saudi Arabia, but confirms Obama made international trips.
• Analysis:* The general claim is supported by the sources, but the extent of visits by all presidents from F.D.R. to Trump cannot be verified with the provided sources.
• Claim:** ...on a variety of diplomatic missions, some more inscrutable than others.
• Analysis:* This is a subjective statement. The term "inscrutable" implies a negative connotation and introduces bias. The provided sources do not cover the nature or purpose of the missions in detail, so it's impossible to verify the "inscrutability" aspect. This relies on the author's interpretation.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• Verification Source #1: "Beginning in December 1977, President Jimmy Carter travels to Poland, Iran, India, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, France, and Belgium from December 29, 1977, to January 6..." This supports the claim that presidents visit Saudi Arabia.
• Verification Source #2: "Apr 3, 2024 ... It is not clear what the former president discussed with Prince Mohammed bin Salman, but news of their call came amid Biden administration..." This supports the claim that Trump engaged with Saudi leaders.
• The provided sources do not offer specific details about the "memorable moments" that the article title suggests, making it impossible to verify the accuracy of those specific claims.