Trump Becomes First Sitting US President to Visit Western Wall

(Reuters)

Monday, 22 May 2017 09:48 AM EDT ET

Donald Trump on Monday became the first sitting U.S. president to visit the Western Wall in the disputed city of Jerusalem, placing his hand on one of the most sacred sites in Judaism.

The Western Wall is the holiest site where Jews can pray. Trump, wearing a black skullcap, paused in front of it, then placed what appeared to be a written prayer or note between its stones, as is custom.

He was not accompanied by any Israeli leaders.

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Donald Trump on Monday became the first sitting U.S. president to visit the Western Wall in the disputed city of Jerusalem, placing his hand on one of the most sacred sites in Judaism.
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