Why did Trump avoid drinking Saudi coffee?
ALBAWABA - US President Donald Trump has been questioned during his visit to Saudi Arabia, where he was received by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, after he was given a cup of Saudi coffee.
Trump arrived on May 13 at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other American officials, including Tesla CEO and Trump adviser Elon Musk, as well as BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser are travelling with the president.
President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman entered the Royal Terminal of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and were both given a cup of Saudi coffee. — XTrend | إكس تريند (@CursedAII) May 13, 2025
Social media activists noticed that the Saudi Crown Prince drank his cup, however, the US President looked at the cup but didn't take a sip of it, sparking various questions on social media.
According to comments on social media, some people suggested that the behavior of Donald Trump is normal for a person who doesn't like the taste of Saudi coffee.
A person said, "Our coffee doesn't taste good, I don't even like it, and I wouldn't have taken the cup if I were in his place."
Another mockingly claimed, "His face is just waking up. He might be the type of person who does not eat or drink as soon as they wake up."
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