Melania Trump and China's First Lady Tour Smithsonian Museum

Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan toured the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art on Thursday, marking their first public meeting in nearly a decade during China's diplomatic visit to Washington. The first ladies viewed the Peacock Room and Whistler's "Princess from the Land of Porcelain" while crowds waved flags outside. Their interaction was closely watched for diplomatic signals and style, following their 2017 meeting in Beijing. Peng has taken a more public role than Melania Trump, who prefers behind-the-scenes work. The museum, housing over 46,000 objects, has faced review under the Trump administration's push to remove divisive narratives.