Trump makes a face as jet flies overhead during Xi welcome ceremony

g1.globo.com (Portuguese) —

President Donald Trump made a face as a military aircraft flew overhead during the official welcome ceremony for Chinese President Xi Jinping at Andrews Air Force Base on Wednesday. The B-1 bomber's noise caused Trump's reaction, while Xi appeared unaffected. The reception broke with protocol, marking the first time in 11 years a U.S. president welcomed a foreign leader at Joint Base Andrews, the last being Barack Obama's 2015 reception for Pope Francis. The two leaders smiled, shook hands, and conversed during Xi's first U.S. visit in nearly three years. Trump and Xi were scheduled to meet again Thursday at the Kennedy Center for speeches, gift exchanges, bilateral meetings, and a state dinner. Xi returns to Beijing on Friday after a tea ceremony hosted by Melania Trump and a visit to the National Archives.


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