Trump welcomes Xi at Joint Base Andrews with military honors
Donald Trump personally greeted Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan at Joint Base Andrews as Xi began a state visit to the United States. The welcome included national anthems, a 21-gun salute and a military flyover; reports also noted Trump’s visible reaction to the aircraft and Xi’s relative composure.
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First reported among our outlets by The Guardian (United Kingdom), · most coverage from Venezuela (1), United States (1), United Kingdom (1), Türkiye (1)
What the parties said
United States
If you’re a foreign authoritarian, Trump won’t just invite you to visit America, he’ll roll out the red carpet for you…
“I met President Xi at the plane (Airport!) yesterday and he looks strong, vibrant, and fit — Better than ever,”
Coverage
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The welcome ceremony also included a 21-gun salute, the playing of the national anthems of both countries and a military flyover.
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“That was really loud”
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Trump visibly winced at the sound of a US military jet flying overhead as he stood alongside Xi on the red carpet, listening to the US national anthem.
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The dinner came after the president took the unusual step of personally greeting Xi and his wife on Wednesday as they arrived at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington.
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