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GOP Senators Criticize Trump's Lavish Welcome for China's Xi Jinping
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News18•25-09-2026, 18:24
GOP Senators Criticize Trump's Lavish Welcome for China's Xi Jinping
- •Chinese President Xi Jinping received full military honors during his state visit to the U.S., sparking criticism from some Republican senators.
- •Senators Lisa Murkowski and Roger Wicker expressed concerns over the "red-carpet treatment" and "lavish welcome" extended by President Donald Trump.
- •Xi's reception included a 21-gun salute, military honor cordon, and B-1 bomber flyover, followed by additional White House honors and a B-2/F-22 flyover.
- •The criticism arises amidst broader U.S.-China tensions concerning Iran, Taiwan, trade, technology, and military competition.
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Republican senators like Lisa Murkowski and Roger Wicker criticized Donald Trump for giving Chinese President Xi Jinping an overly lavish and red-carpet welcome, viewing the scale of the military honors as excessive amid ongoing U.S.-China tensions.
Xi Jinping's arrival featured a 21-gun salute, a military honor cordon, and a B-1 bomber flyover, which was followed by an elaborate White House ceremony that included additional military honors and a B-2 and F-22 flyover.
Broader tensions between Washington and Beijing involved concerns over China's relationship with Iran, Taiwan, trade practices, technology competition, and military rivalry.
