Overview
- President Trump arrived in Riyadh on May 13 for his first state visit of his second term, greeted with elaborate pageantry, including a lavender carpet and a ceremonial procession.
- Saudi Arabia introduced a mobile McDonald’s food truck tailored to Trump’s known love of the fast-food chain, confirmed by a White House official.
- Footage of the McDonald’s truck, shared by i24NEWS correspondent Mordechai Wagenheim, has gained significant attention on social media.
- The truck continues to follow Trump throughout his four-day visit, serving as a unique feature of Saudi Arabia’s personalized diplomatic hospitality under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
- Trump’s itinerary includes investment discussions, state banquets, and a tour of Diriyah, with the mobile McDonald’s serving as a culinary novelty during the visit.