Melania and Ivanka Trump land in Saudi Arabia sans headscarves
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President Donald Trump and first woman Melania Trump, wave as they board Aviation based armed forces One at Andrews Flying corps Base, Md., Friday, May 19, 2017, before his takeoff on his first abroad outing. (AP Photograph/Alex Brandon)
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Their decision is eminent in light of the fact that Trump reprimanded Michelle Obama for a similar choice in 2015
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(CNN)First woman Melania Trump and first little girl Ivanka Trump landed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday morning brandishing a nonattendance of headscarves.
Their decision of dress amid the primary stop on President Donald Trump's inaugural excursion abroad is striking since Trump censured first woman Michelle Obama for settling on a similar choice two years prior.
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President Barack Obama and the principal woman went to Saudi Arabia in 2015 to pay regards to the late Ruler Abdullah canister Abdulaziz Al Saud and meet the recently delegated ruler, Lord Salman receptacle Abdulaziz Al Saud. Be that as it may, Michelle Obama gone to without wearing a headscarf, moving notification back in the Assembled States about her absence of a conventional head covering in the traditionalist nation.
Trump said something regarding his favored stage, Twitter, saying, "Many individuals are stating it was awesome that Mrs. Obama declined to wear a scarf in Saudi Arabia, yet they were offended. We have enuf foes."
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Donald J. Trump ✔ @realDonaldTrump
Many individuals are stating it was awesome that Mrs. Obama declined to wear a scarf in Saudi Arabia, however they were insulted.We have enuf foes
6:40 PM - 29 Jan 2015
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At the point when inquired as to why the Trumps abandoned scarves, the White House reacted that they were not required to wear them.
In spite of the fact that they chose to do without the headwear, both ladies were dressed conservatively in long jeans and dresses. A few female pioneers have shed the scarf lately, including English Executive Theresa May, previous Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, previous first woman Laura Shrubbery and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
President Trump was showered with unrestrained imperial grandeur here Saturday, an intricate begin to an outing intended to support global associations however which helpers now expectation can reset an embarrassment scarred account back home.
The President's stop in the eager Saudi capital is the first in a nine-day, five-nation swing over the Center East and Europe. The agenda will take Trump to the capitals of three of the considerable world religions and acquaint him with the difficult pace of presidential outside travel.
Aviation based armed forces One touched down in mid-morning at the Lord Khalid airplane terminal in Riyadh, where Trump was welcomed on a celebrity main street embellished landing area by Ruler Salman and other abnormal state Saudi authorities. The great welcome, which highlighted a military metal band and a warrior fly flyover, showed exactly how exceptionally foreseen Trump's landing was in this Center Eastern kingdom.
"Extraordinary to be in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia," Trump tweeted soon after his entry. "Anticipating the evening and night ahead."
Trump and the 81-year-old Salman were found in well disposed discussion inside the Imperial Terminal soon after Trump touched down, and the two pioneers shared a lengthy drive from the air terminal to focal Riyadh, where the President is remaining.
In a matter of seconds a short time later, the pomp proceeded inside the Saudi Regal Court, where Salman gave Trump an overlaid neckband and award, the nation's most astounding honor. The refinement additionally was
By Aileen Graef and Kate Bennett
Refreshed 2025 GMT (0425 HKT) May 20, 2017
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President, first woman arrive in Saudi Arabia
President Donald Trump and first woman Melania Trump, wave as they board Flying corps One at Andrews Aviation based armed forces Base, Md., Friday, May 19, 2017, preceding his takeoff on his first abroad excursion. (AP Photograph/Alex Brandon)
Saudis open their arms to Donald Trump
jimmy fallon stephen colbert donald trump initially trip abroad orig vstan cws_00010909
Late-night television hits Trump's initially trip abroad
Senior counselor to U.S. President Donald Trump Stephen Mill operator looks as U.S. Lawyer General Jeff Sessions conveys comments amid the day by day White House squeeze instructions Walk 27, 2017 in Washington, DC.
Travel boycott writer composes Trump discourse on Islam
President Donald Trump sheets Aviation based armed forces One preceding his takeoff from Andrews Flying corps Base, Md., Thursday, May 4, 2017. Trump is setting out to New York to meet interestingly with Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull.
To start with remote visits: Trump versus Obama
PHILADELPHIA, Dad - JANUARY 26 : President Donald J Trump envisioned flying on Flying corps One without precedent for his Administration, arrival at Atlantic Flying in Philadelphia, Dad, making a beeline for the GOP withdraw to give a discourse on January 26, 2017. Credit: Star Shooter/MediaPunch/IPX
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US President Donald Trump (C) gets the Request of Abdulaziz al-Saud award from Saudi Arabia's Lord Salman canister Abdulaziz al-Saud (R) at the Saudi Imperial Court in Riyadh on May 20, 2017.
/AFP Photograph/MANDEL NGAN (Photograph credit ought to peruse MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Pictures)
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President, first woman arrive in Saudi Arabia
President Donald Trump and first woman Melania Trump, wave as they board Aviation based armed forces One at Andrews Flying corps Base, Md., Friday, May 19, 2017, before his takeoff on his first abroad outing. (AP Photograph/Alex Brandon)
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Senior counsel to U.S. President Donald Trump Stephen Mill operator looks as U.S. Lawyer General Jeff Sessions conveys comments amid the day by day White House squeeze preparation Walk 27, 2017 in Washington, DC.
Travel boycott writer composes Trump discourse on Islam
President Donald Trump sheets Aviation based armed forces One preceding his takeoff from Andrews Flying corps Base, Md., Thursday, May 4, 2017. Trump is venturing out to New York to meet surprisingly with Australian Head administrator Malcolm Turnbull.
To start with remote visits: Trump versus Obama
PHILADELPHIA, Dad - JANUARY 26 : President Donald J Trump imagined flying on Flying corps One without precedent for his Administration, arrival at Atlantic Flight in Philadelphia, Dad, making a beeline for the GOP withdraw to give a discourse on January 26, 2017. Credit: Star Shooter/MediaPunch/IPX
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US President Donald Trump (C) gets the Request of Abdulaziz al-Saud award from Saudi Arabia's Ruler Salman container Abdulaziz al-Saud (R) at the Saudi Regal Court in Riyadh on May 20, 2017.
/AFP Photograph/MANDEL NGAN (Photograph credit ought to peruse MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Pictures)
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Story highlights
Their decision is eminent in light of the fact that Trump reprimanded Michelle Obama for a similar choice in 2015
A few female pioneers going to the nation have shed headscarves as of late
(CNN)First woman Melania Trump and first little girl Ivanka Trump landed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday morning brandishing a nonattendance of headscarves.
Their decision of dress amid the primary stop on President Donald Trump's inaugural excursion abroad is striking since Trump censured first woman Michelle Obama for settling on a similar choice two years prior.
President Trump Gets Imperial Saudi Welcome
President Trump Gets Imperial Saudi Welcome 05:08
President Barack Obama and the principal woman went to Saudi Arabia in 2015 to pay regards to the late Ruler Abdullah canister Abdulaziz Al Saud and meet the recently delegated ruler, Lord Salman receptacle Abdulaziz Al Saud. Be that as it may, Michelle Obama gone to without wearing a headscarf, moving notification back in the Assembled States about her absence of a conventional head covering in the traditionalist nation.
Trump said something regarding his favored stage, Twitter, saying, "Many individuals are stating it was awesome that Mrs. Obama declined to wear a scarf in Saudi Arabia, yet they were offended. We have enuf foes."
Take after
Donald J. Trump ✔ @realDonaldTrump
Many individuals are stating it was awesome that Mrs. Obama declined to wear a scarf in Saudi Arabia, however they were insulted.We have enuf foes
6:40 PM - 29 Jan 2015
4,684 Retweets 2,384 preferences
Twitter Advertisements data and Protection
At the point when inquired as to why the Trumps abandoned scarves, the White House reacted that they were not required to wear them.
In spite of the fact that they chose to do without the headwear, both ladies were dressed conservatively in long jeans and dresses. A few female pioneers have shed the scarf lately, including English Executive Theresa May, previous Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, previous first woman Laura Shrubbery and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
President Trump was showered with unrestrained imperial grandeur here Saturday, an intricate begin to an outing intended to support global associations however which helpers now expectation can reset an embarrassment scarred account back home.
The President's stop in the eager Saudi capital is the first in a nine-day, five-nation swing over the Center East and Europe. The agenda will take Trump to the capitals of three of the considerable world religions and acquaint him with the difficult pace of presidential outside travel.
Aviation based armed forces One touched down in mid-morning at the Lord Khalid airplane terminal in Riyadh, where Trump was welcomed on a celebrity main street embellished landing area by Ruler Salman and other abnormal state Saudi authorities. The great welcome, which highlighted a military metal band and a warrior fly flyover, showed exactly how exceptionally foreseen Trump's landing was in this Center Eastern kingdom.
"Extraordinary to be in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia," Trump tweeted soon after his entry. "Anticipating the evening and night ahead."
Trump and the 81-year-old Salman were found in well disposed discussion inside the Imperial Terminal soon after Trump touched down, and the two pioneers shared a lengthy drive from the air terminal to focal Riyadh, where the President is remaining.
In a matter of seconds a short time later, the pomp proceeded inside the Saudi Regal Court, where Salman gave Trump an overlaid neckband and award, the nation's most astounding honor. The refinement additionally was