Mcdobrodno for Trump in the desert

At Tuesday’s arrival of US president Donald Trump In Riyadh, which is his first major international path after taking office, the Saudi hosts were, among other things, with an unusual move: a truck of McDonald’s US nutrition chain, custom made. With a move that quickly circulated the web, they showed the attention of Trump’s known affection for fast food.

A truck with golden bows, equipped with double stairs and inscriptions in Arabic and English, was parked in front of the media center of the media oasis, which gathered journalists. The scene attracted attention; journalist I24 News Mike Wagenheim has posted on the X network with the note: « Yes, this is the mobile McDonald’s here in Riyadh. » Fox News the presence of the truck was also confirmed by the White House representative.

Although the truck is supposed to be closed, according to some information and is unknown whether President Trump visited him, the move was understood as a sign of attention to his personal preferences.

Trump’s affection of McDonalds is well known. During his first term in 2019, he served a quick food member of the American football team in the White House in 2019 Clemson Tigers. He was observed at the restaurant of this chain in Pennsylvania during the 2024 election campaign, where he shared the fries and posed for photos, reports Fox News. His son -in -law Jared Kushner He said that the president wished these dishes even when he recovered from Covid in 2020, and from previous campaigns there are known anecdotes about his breakfasts with the diet of this chain.

Reception in Riyadh and the signs of the Alliance

McDonald’s on wheels was just one of the signs by which the Saudi hosts emphasized the importance of Trump’s visit. At the landing of Air Force One, he was accompanied Day scavino from the White House. On the airport track covered with a lavender carpet, he was personally welcomed by the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Such Crown Prince’s reception is considered a gesture intended for nearby allies and has been contrasting with the reception of the president Joe’s Bidn in 2022, when he was awaited by a provincial governor.

According to media reports, Riyada streets were decorated with US and Saudi flags, and US police vehicles also participated in security. In the airport hall, Trump and his delegation are stated Economic Times served traditional Arabic coffee. Prince Turks al Fajsalformer Saudi diplomat and intelligence manager, is for Arab News stated, « Our doors and hearts are open to you. »

Trump’s four -day visit to the Middle East, which also includes Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, is his first major international path after taking office again. Visit to Saudi Arabia, they associate high numbers. The White House reported that the Saudis have announced $ 600 billion in US investments, which Trump says they could create two million jobs.

A $ 142 billion defense agreement, which the White House has labeled « the largest in history » and reported by the White House, is also expected to Economic Times It includes modern equipment of US defense companies. During the business, the turbines of General Electric and the Boeing 737-8 aircraft are also mentioned.

The two countries have signed several Memorandums of Consent, which, according to Economic Times They concern areas such as joint training of the Saudi forces, participation in infectious diseases and partnerships between customs and judicial authorities, including cooperation between the Saudi Ministry of the Interior and the FBI. During his visit, Trump mentioned the possibility of investments in the region worth between $ 500 billion and $ 2.5 trillion.

During his visit, Trump mentioned the possibility of investments in the region worth between $ 500 billion and $ 2.5 trillion. Photo: Brendan Smialowski/AFP

The personal highlights of the visit were also visible in the statements. While meeting with Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Trump is reportedly Newsweek said, “I really believe we really like it.” Saudi Investment Minister Halid al falih at the Saudi-American Investment Forum, emphasized the importance of a bilateral relationship, which he described as « one of the most important geostrategic ties in the world, whose core is economic cooperation and business partnerships and serves as a force for peace and global well-being. »