Trump basks in Saudi welcome on business-focused state visit

Donald Trump enjoyed a lavish, royal welcome in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday on the first state visit of his second term, with the US president foremost focused on business deals at the start of a Gulf tour.

Saudi Arabia escorted Air Force One with fighter jets before bringing out long-stretching honour guards both at the airport and a palace decked out with imposing chandeliers.

With cameras rolling, a lengthy procession of Saudi royalty and business figures waited their turn to shake hands with…