Trump Winces at Military Flyover During Xi Jinping State Visit
Chinese leader remains composed as U.S. Air Force jets roar overhead at Joint Base Andrews.
What to know
- Xi Jinping made a state visit to Washington D.C., with Trump personally greeting him at Joint Base Andrews on Sept. 24.
- During a military flyover, Trump visibly winced while Xi remained composed and unfazed by the loud jets.
- This was the first time in decades a U.S. president met a world leader at Joint Base Andrews; the last was Kennedy meeting Macmillan in 1962.
“Last night marked the first time in decades a U.S. president met a world leader at Joint Base Andrews.”
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Donald Trump U.S. President
Xi Jinping Chinese leader
Melania Trump First LadyPeng Liyuan Xi's wife
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U.S. military conducts loud flyover during reception — During the tarmac reception, U.S. Air Force jets conducted a loud ceremonial flyover. Trump visibly winced at the noise, while Xi remained composed and calmly looked up at the aircraft.
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Trump greets Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews state visit
President Trump personally welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland for a state visit, rolling out a red carpet with First Lady Melania Trump and Xi's wife Peng Liyuan present.
“Trump shoots a painful wince as U.S. Air Force jets roar overhead ... whereas Xi takes it all in stride, calmly looking up into the sky at the aircrafts…”
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first by TMZ.com, 4d ago
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