President Trump shook hands with Saudi Arabia’s King Salman, while former President Obama bowed to him. (Image: screenshot)
President Trump got a royal, red-carpet welcome to Saudi Arabia on Saturday, where he was greeted at the airport by King Salman.
Trump shook hands with the Saudi king—a stark contrast to former President Obama, who bowed to Salman in 2009.
Saudi Arabia is the first stop on Trump’s whirlwind nine-day foreign tour, which will include stops in Israel, the Vatican, Belgium and the G7 summit in Italy.
The president literally got the red-carpet treatment at the Riyadh airport, where the tarmac was lined with plush red carpets despite the 107-degree heat.
President Trump kicks off his trip abroad in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. pic.twitter.com/K16nWegr31
— USA Association (@USAAssociation) May 20, 2017
Trump tweeted Saturday morning, saying he was looking forward to his stay.
Great to be in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Looking forward to the afternoon and evening ahead. #POTUSAbroad pic.twitter.com/JJOra0KfyR
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 20, 2017
Watch President Trump's arrival to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the first stop on his first foreign trip as president https://t.co/5AGV9ypwUG pic.twitter.com/YV1R97LxSG
— CBS News (@CBSNews) May 20, 2017
Melania and Ivanka Trump accompanied the president, and made a statement by not covering their hair—which is almost unheard of in oppressive Saudi Arabia, where women must cover their heads in a hijab or niqab.
Hillary Clinton wore a headscarf during her visits to Saudi Arabia as secretary of state, where she bowed to a Saudi prince.
SPOT THE DIFFERENCE #TrumpTrip #TrumpAbroad pic.twitter.com/hDZCYVXQjh
— Dan Lyman (@CitizenAnalyst) May 20, 2017
SPOT THE DIFFERENCE #TrumpTrip #TrumpAbroad pic.twitter.com/kEv9jTglgH
— Dan Lyman (@CitizenAnalyst) May 20, 2017
How Trump greeted Saudi Arabia's fake king versus how Obama/Hillary did. Also, Melania Trump has no Hijab?#Riyadh @POTUS #FlashbackFriday pic.twitter.com/5uRwZHVumM
— Trump vs. Globalism (@chrisk2000) May 20, 2017
@JenniferJJacobs @MichaelDelauzon pic.twitter.com/BkT58MO6X4
— C A L A (@cala_1111) May 20, 2017
.@IvankaTrump and Jared Kushner arrive Royal Court Palace. #SaudiArabia pic.twitter.com/wYFLQ5LA57
— Stephen Crowley (@Stcrow) May 20, 2017
Despite the mainstream media narrative that President Trump has alienated our Muslim allies with his tough stance on Islamic terrorism, he was treated like a king all around Riyadh, where photos of Trump and the American flag were prominently displayed.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel projected a stunning five-story portrait of Trump on the side of its building.
looks like promotion for a prize fight
[Trump’s Riyadh hotel tonight, via @JenniferJJacobs] pic.twitter.com/PxiqYRSLYB— Philip Gourevitch (@PGourevitch) May 19, 2017
These signs are omnipresent along the highways in Riyadh pic.twitter.com/cDuFY6xKr0
— Jonathan Lemire (@JonLemire) May 19, 2017
Trump flashed me a thumbs up as he rode the gold escalator up to his first overseas adventure. pic.twitter.com/3H9QZben7n
— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) May 20, 2017
On Sunday, President Trump will give a speech during which he will urge Saudi Arabia and other Muslim countries to step up and do more to fight radical Islamic terrorism. Trump will also call on leaders in the Middle East to “drive out terrorists from your places of worship.”
After Saudi Arabia, the president will make a stop in Israel, followed by a visit with Pope Francis at the Vatican, culminating with his first appearance at the G7 Summit in Italy next week.
Ref.: http://www.bizpacreview.com/2017/05/20/no-bowing-president-trump-greeted-saudi-arabia-stunning-five-story-lighted-portrait-493263
.@POTUS and King Salman sign a Joint Vision Statement between the United States and Saudi Arabia pic.twitter.com/vA9vTgqKZR
— Sean Spicer (@PressSec) May 20, 2017
@FLOTUS Composed beauty!
There's no need for the #1stLady to say much in #SaudiArabia, just her being there without a burka is a powerful message! pic.twitter.com/5nkQKapDuq
— Speedcomesfirst (@Speedcomesfirst) May 20, 2017
The Saudi King shakes hands with @FLOTUS ! This is NEVER DONE!! Ultimate respect for our First Couple! pic.twitter.com/Gq1EBdjUSu
— ?LOVE my PREZ ? (@dawnellemurray) May 20, 2017
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