Jon Karl: Trump’s Saudi Reception a ‘Welcome Relief from the Tension Back Home’

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KARL: "Absolutely, taking — saying it is the responsibility of Muslim leaders to take on the terrorists in their midst. And this has been a strikingly warm welcome for the president. You saw the king greet him at the airport. That’s a courtesy that was not afforded to President Obama in his most recent visits here to Saudi Arabia. And the president was given at one point a ceremonial sword and took part in a peace dance, a traditional Saudi peace dance. He seemed to thoroughly relish the moment. And so did his embattled aides who — some of whom took part. All smiles. And, you know, finally, George, there was the moment here with the president of Egypt where the president of Egypt said that Donald Trump has a unique personality and is capable of accomplishing the impossible. As soon as the translator was done translating it, the president laughed and said, I agree. So what you see here is really a welcome relief from all the tension back home. But it’s more than that. He is going to be surrounded by the leaders of more than 50 Islamic nations around the world. For somebody who, as a candidate, said Islam hates us, this trip is also quite an accomplishment."