Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
12 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies

Oopsie Daisy

(3,088 posts)
1. That was such an odd, bizarre and creepy moment. What was it actually intended to represent?
Tue May 21, 2024, 08:29 AM
May 21

I know we've all had a lot of fun ridiculing it, but was there something less sinister involved? Or have we been right all along?

underpants

(183,584 posts)
4. It initiated an opening presentation at the Global Center against Extremism in Saudi Arabia
Tue May 21, 2024, 08:58 AM
May 21

Yes you read that right.



In reality, Trump had touched the globe as part of an inauguration ceremony for the Global Center for Combatting Extremist Ideology in Ridyah, Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Together, the three leaders placed their hands on the globe to start a film about the center.

The newly-opened center has a large TV wall displaying ongoing extremist activity and aims to come together to stop the spread of violent extremism, the Saudi Gazette reports. It will be used to monitor potential threats of terrorism and, through the help of experts, reveal and confront extremist speech.

https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-orb-globe-saudi-arabia-what-was-it-2017-5

Oopsie Daisy

(3,088 posts)
5. Thanks! --- But the pose (and the unflattering lighting) does look like three Bond-villains coming together *
Tue May 21, 2024, 09:01 AM
May 21

* for their evil plot to take over the entire world.

mtngirl47

(994 posts)
6. Thanks! Never knew that!!
Tue May 21, 2024, 09:02 AM
May 21

I always thought it was just a bonding and worship experience for trump and Saudis.

Somebody should post the sword picture....I think that happened on the same day!

70sEraVet

(3,653 posts)
3. I noticed Melania's face behind Trump, and I'm guessing that she's....
Tue May 21, 2024, 08:48 AM
May 21

making a wish as well -- "Hurry and make me a weedow already!"

yorkster

(1,622 posts)
8. Trump looks even more animatronic than usual,
Tue May 21, 2024, 09:40 AM
May 21

or a bit like the post-mortem makeup job got done pre-mortem..especially in that solo closeup.




underpants

(183,584 posts)
12. See post 4
Tue May 21, 2024, 10:08 AM
May 21

It was the grand opening of a Global Center on Extremism……in Saudi Arabia

Yes you just read those words in one sentence

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Happy ORB Day! 7th Annive...