Republican senators question Trump's warm welcome for Xi amid China-Iran satellite targeting of U.S. troops

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Republican senators expressed concern and disappointment over President Trump's lavish reception for Chinese President Xi Jinping, citing reports that China helped Iran target U.S. forces in Jordan. The senators, briefed on growing China-Iran military cooperation, urged Trump to confront Xi on the issue and demand trade concessions. They criticized the red-carpet welcome, including a 21-gun salute and B-1 bomber flyover, as excessive given tensions over Iran, Taiwan, and AI. The White House defended the reception as reciprocity for Xi's hospitality during Trump's May visit to Beijing. Meanwhile, Democratic senators criticized the summit as lacking substance, urging Trump to implement over $15 billion in approved security assistance for Taiwan.


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