RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — President Trump landed in Saudi Arabia Tuesday morning after receiving a dramatic fighter jet escort by way of the dominion’s airspace.
Journalists aboard the presidential plane reported that six F-15s cruised “in close proximity” — three on both facet — for the ultimate half hour of the flight.
Trump’s deputy chief of employees Dan Scavino tweeted footage of the weird escort whereas nonetheless within the air.
“Thank you for the escort, and having President Trump’s back—We all appreciate it. See you on the ground shortly, THANK YOU!!!” he wrote on X.
Trump is predicted to fulfill with Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman earlier than addressing an investor discussion board with tech bigwigs and collaborating in a state dinner Tuesday evening.
His three-nation tour of the Mideast — additionally together with Qatar and the UAE — is predicted to deal with drumming up investments for the US.