‘I'm Not Thrilled’: Donald Trump Reacts After Receiving a Drop of ‘Highest Quality Oil’ During UAE Visit
- U.S. President Donald Trump visited Abu Dhabi on May 16, 2025, where he received a small gift of Murban crude oil from UAE officials.
- The gift was part of diplomatic exchanges during Trump's Middle East tour and contrasted with his expectations of a more substantial present.
- Murban crude, produced by ADNOC, is a light, sweet, and low-sulfur oil prized for its superior quality among global crude oils.
- Trump humorously expressed his disappointment after receiving just a tiny amount of what he described as the planet’s finest oil.
- The exchange was met with laughter from UAE's ADNOC CEO Sultan Al Jaber, emphasizing ongoing strong U.S.-UAE investment ties, including a $1.4 trillion, 10-year framework.
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Trump jokes being 'not thrilled' with 'one drop of oil' gifted by UAE
United States President Donald Trump did not hide his disappointment after being presented with a single drop of oil by the UAE. In a video that has now gone viral, Trump is seen joking about being “not thrilled” with only “one drop” of oil that was gifted to him by the Gulf hosts. However, he quickly goes on to say that it is better than “no drop”. The video was taken when the US President was gifted this “one drop” of premium Murban crude oil …
'I'm not thrilled': Trump greets sultan's gift with childish sulk
President Donald Trump went into a childish sulk over a gift handed to him as he left the United Arab Emirates Friday.In video posted to X by Trump’s special assistant Margo Martin, the president finished his first foreign diplomatic trip by accepting the present.He immediately mocked it — to his ho...
Trump cracks up Emeriti hosts as he accepts gift: 'So, I'm not thrilled' · American Wire News
President Trump’s successful trip to the Middle East was marked by memorable moments, but one in particular had MAGA rolling. From lavish ceremonies to lucrative business deals, Trump’s four-day excursion overseas even had former Biden and Obama officials admitting they were in ‘awe.’ One shining moment near the end of the trip went viral for the hilarious way the U.S. president accepted a gift from Emirati hosts. After opening a small plaque fe…
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