Did Obama Bow Down to the Saudi King? Posted by Kim Priestap Published: April 2, 2009 - 10:38 PM That is certainly what it looks like, and its a mistake not just because it violate protocol but because of the symbolism it sends. No US president is supposed to bow down to a foreign head of state because it indicates submission, and the American president does not submit to anyone. But here is Obama, bowing to King Abdullah. bowing to Saudi King.jpg In the video, youll see at around the 52 second mark King Abdullah see Obama approaching and hold out his hand. As Obama reaches to shake the kings hand, the upper portion of his body begins to bow. Some commenters at other sites wonder if hes kissing his ring. No, hes not. Obamas head does not bow down far enough and you can see their hands shaking. But the symbolism is clear enough.
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