In July 2019, former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan faced a controversial situation upon his arrival at Washington Dulles International Airport, where he was compelled to take a regular shuttle bus instead of a limousine, straying from diplomatic norms. This incident was interpreted by many local and international media outlets as a signal of discontent from the US administration, which had suspended over a billion dollars in aid to Islamabad on the grounds of Pakistan's lack of action in combating extremism. The press conference between Trump and Khan at the conclusion of the visit further highlighted the tensions, with Trump making sharp remarks about Pakistan, emphasizing that the country had offered the US nothing significant.