President Donald Trump touched down in Qatar on Wednesday, where he was greeted by the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, making him the first American president to visit the oil-rich Gulf nation.
Upon arrival in Doha, Trump’s motorcade — escorted by Qatari police using Tesla Cybertrucks — was given a lavish ceremonial welcome by Qataris riding ceremonial horses and camels upon arriving at the Amiri Diwan, the official workplace of the Amir.
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Trump saluted as the American National Anthem played inside the Amiri Diwan shortly after his arrival, a video posted to the White House’s Rapid Response X account shows. Trump then greeted the Qatari officials while Al-Thani greeted the American delegation.
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