As the Saudis work to impress Trump during his trip to Riyadh this week, they're focusing on even the smallest details—like his fondness for the Golden Arches.

In May 2025, as U.S. President Donald Trump toured the Middle East, claims ( archived) circulated that Saudi Arabia provided a mobile McDonald's food truck for the president's visit. The claims stemmed from a video ( archived) recorded ( archived) by Mike Wagenheim, a journalist with the Israeli outlet i24NEWS.

Part of Donald Trump’s royal welcome to the Saudi kingdom on Tuesday was a nod to his penchant for fast food, particularly McDonald’s.