Today, President Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia, marking the commencement of his inaugural significant overseas tour during his second term. This week, he is also scheduled to visit Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
The president’s visit commenced with an elaborate welcoming ceremony at the Saudi Royal Court, attended by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Later on Tuesday, Trump is expected to participate in a business event and dinner.
A particularly intriguing moment that gained traction on social media occurred when Trump seemingly refrained from drinking the offered cup of coffee, leaving it untouched on the table while he continued his discussion with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Some social media users speculated that this was due to concerns for Trump’s health, while others pointed out that the president abstains from both alcohol and coffee.
An alternative video perspective reveals that Trump did indeed take a sip of the beverage, countering assertions made by some social media users who deemed it ‘disrespectful’ for him to abstain from drinking the coffee.
On Tuesday morning, President Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia, accompanied by a dramatic escort of fighter jets traversing the kingdom’s airspace. Journalists aboard the presidential aircraft reported that six Saudi F-15s flew closely alongside, with three on each side, during the final thirty minutes of the flight.
Dan Scavino, Trump’s deputy chief of staff, shared a video of this extraordinary escort while still airborne. He expressed gratitude on X, stating, ‘Thank you for the escort, and for supporting President Trump—We all appreciate it.
We will see you on the ground shortly, THANK YOU!!!’ Upon landing, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman greeted Trump on the runway with a fist pump and guided him along a purple carpet to a conference room where he conducted a traditional coffee ceremony.
Trump was accompanied by several Cabinet members, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
The streets of the sweltering Saudi capital were decorated with American flags in honor of the visit, while mobile billboards along the route promoted the newly announced Disney Abu Dhabi theme park in the nearby United Arab Emirates.
On Tuesday, President Trump’s busy agenda will feature a speech at an investment roundtable with prominent figures from the technology sector, including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Sam Altman, followed by a state dinner.
His upcoming three-nation tour of the Middle East, which encompasses Qatar and the UAE, is expected to prioritize attracting investments to the United States. During his 17th week in office, Trump will be focused on preparations for this significant overseas trip, marking his first major international engagement of his second term.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated on Friday, ‘President Trump will return to the Middle East to reaffirm his ongoing vision for a proud, prosperous, and successful region, where the United States and Middle Eastern countries foster cooperative relationships and where extremism is replaced by commerce and cultural exchanges.’
This journey ultimately underscores our position on the verge of a golden era for both America and the Middle East, united by a common vision of stability, opportunity, and mutual respect. The president eagerly anticipates meeting with our courageous service members at the U.S. air base in Qatar during this trip.
On Monday, Trump departed from Washington, D.C., embarking on visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. Last week, during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House, the president indicated that he would be making ‘a very, very significant announcement’ prior to his journey to the Middle East, although he has not disclosed any further details.
