President Trump was struck by the wealth on display during his visit to three Arab states this past week. Throughout his four-day tour, the president repeatedly commented on the lavish surroundings of the oil-rich autocrats. He admired the marble in the Qatari palace, praised the “gleaming” skyline in Saudi Arabia, and boasted about the red […]
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Trump struck by Arab wealth on display during foreign tour
President Trump was struck by the wealth on display during his visit to three Arab states this past week. Throughout his four-day tour, the president repeatedly commented on the lavish surroundings of the oil-rich autocrats. He admired the marble in the Qatari palace, praised the “gleaming” skyline in Saudi Arabia, and boasted about the red carpet welcome he received. The president also grumbled about the “much less impressive” Air Force One compared with the aircraft belonging to his Arab hosts. The trip focused mainly on business deals boosting U-S investment.