Why did the WH book that man for such a long trip? This was done before things shattered

[irisblue]

For someone known to be a poor traveler, with limited intellect & interest in history , 9 days is a long time.

[Siwsan]

1. I wouldn't be surprised if he cut the trip short

Of course, that depends on whether or not his "aides" are keeping him updated on what's happening, back home.

[wishstar]

2. Desperate for public relations reset, to get away and hoping for praise from Saudis and Israelis

Except Trump soured things with Israel and his huge blunders in firing Comey are focus of media attention, instead of photo-ops where his people wanted him to look impressive and Presidential, instead of a bumbling incompetent dope.

[Mr. Ected]

3. I think some major news will break on Russia crimes while he's on tour

And he'll use it as an excuse to cut his trip short and high-tail it back to the USA.

Then again, his Twitter on the Shitter routine may be curtailed for a few days as well....or his early morning poop tweets will come late at night now due to the time difference.

[TheBlackAdder]

4. It was supposed to be a multi-national Kiss My Ass Tour, now it's a Keep My Ass Out Of Prison jaunt.