New Delhi, May 14 -- US President Donald Trump's whirlwind Middle East tour continued in theatrical fashion as Qatar rolled out its own grand welcome. Just a day after receiving a lavish royal reception in Saudi Arabia, where his motorcade was flanked by white Arabian horses, Saudi F-15s, and he was greeted with lavender carpets, Trump arrived in Qatar to an equally extravagant show of statecraft - this time featuring red Tesla Cybertrucks, camels, horses, and Qatari F-15 fighter jets.

As Air Force One entered Qatari airspace, it was escorted by eight Qatari F-15s, matching the display of military coordination shown by Saudi Arabia the day prior. Upon landing at Hamad International Airport, Trump was greeted by Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hama...