F-15s escort Trump on Air Force One as president arrives in Saudi Arabia: video
President Donald Trump was escorted on Air Force One by the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) as he arrived in Saudi Arabia for a four-day trip around the Middle East.
In video shared by Dan Scavino, an assistant to the president, at least three F-15SA fighter jets could be seen flying next to Air Force One through the window.
The US president arrived on May 13, 2025, at King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh where he was met by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The two leaders were then pictured sitting down, alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio, for an initial brief meeting at the airport.
On May 12, 2025, President Trump was filmed arriving at Joint Base Andrews after arriving on Marine One helicopter before setting off on his flight to Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Press AgencyIn a post as President Trump was about to land, Scavino wrote: “Good morning from Air Force One, Saudi Arabia! Thank you for the escort and having President Trump’s back—We all appreciate it. See you on the ground shortly, THANK YOU!!!”
He later added: “Air Force One about to go wheels down in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with Saudi F-15 fighter jets bringing us in. On behalf of President Trump, THANK YOU!”
During his four-day trip President Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for talks.
Good morning from Air Force One, Saudi Arabia! Thank you for the escort, and having President Trump’s back—We all appreciate it. See you on the ground shortly, THANK YOU!!!pic.twitter.com/iGuqfCvnwt— Dan Scavino (@Scavino47) May 13, 2025 It is thought each country is lining up billion-dollar investment announcements to align with the US president’s visit.
Qatar Airways is reportedly on the cusp of a large Boeing widebody aircraft order that looks set to be revealed when President Trump meets Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Than.
During his visit President Trump will look to strengthen ties between the US and its Gulf partners.
Air Force One about to go wheels down in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with Saudi F-15 fighter jets bringing us in. On behalf of President Trump, THANK YOU! https://t.co/UDzPyylyF8 pic.twitter.com/Nd6DnRGtZD— Dan Scavino (@Scavino47) May 13, 2025 Later today, President Trump will visit the Saudi-US Investment Forum which is being held for his arrival in Saudi Arabia.
The Forum, which will take place at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, will bring together major Saudi and American investors including CEOs from BlackRock, Citigroup, IBM, and Alphabet.
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