During his meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Washington D.C., former President Donald Trump sparked significant controversy. The visit, aimed at strengthening US-Saudi ties, included discussions on defense and major Saudi investments in American sectors like AI and tech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following their talks, Trump designated Saudi Arabia a major non-NATO ally, facilitating access to advanced military hardware, including F-35 fighter jets. The event also featured a black-tie dinner attended by prominent figures like Cristiano Ronaldo, Elon Musk, and Tim Cook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The controversy arose when Trump gave the Crown Prince a tour of the White House. He showed him a \u201cPresidential Walk of Fame,\u201d a collection of portraits of former presidents displayed in the West Wing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Criticism focused on the portrait representing President Joe Biden. Instead of a photograph, Trump had displayed a picture of an autopen machine, a device used to replicate signatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This was a deliberate jab, referencing baseless claims from Trump\u2019s administration that Biden relies on such a machine to sign important documents, which Biden\u2019s team denies. In viral photos, the Crown Prince is seen laughing at the display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The act was met with outrage from many observers. On social media, critics condemned Trump for mocking a former president in front of a foreign leader, calling the behavior \u201cun-American\u201d and a disgrace to the nation\u2019s dignity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commenters described the move as childish and pathetic, arguing that it damaged national honor and demonstrated a focus on revenge rather than legitimate leadership.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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