At 1:40pm, the motorcade left the Ritz Carlton.
After an uneventful 10 minute drive, we arrived at the Royal Court (or Royal Diwan). Pool had a glimpse at a ceremony outdoor where POTUS and FLOTUS could be seen walking on a red carpet, followed by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner while the Star-Spangled Banner was being played. Standing in line on the side with their hand on their heart were Wilbur Ross, Reince Priebus, Stephen Bannon, Gary Cohn, and Dina Powell. The entire US delegation then entered the building, led by Reince Priebus, then Jared and Ivanka, then Stephen Bannon. H.R. McMaster followed, then Dina Powell, Hope Hicks and Dina Powell. POTUS and FLOTUS then walked in slowly together with King Salman. |