Trump praises Xi as 'strong, vibrant, and fit' after U.S. arrival
President Donald Trump praised Chinese President Xi Jinping as "strong, vibrant, and fit" in a Sept. 24 social media post, following Xi's arrival in the U.S. on Sept. 23 for his first state visit since 2015. Trump's remarks come amid speculation about the 73-year-old Xi's health, fueled by his recent skipping of a dinner with world leaders in India, and as Xi is expected to seek a fourth term next year. The visit includes a state dinner and discussions on AI, Iranian oil, imprisoned Americans, and fentanyl chemicals. Trump, who is 80 and faces similar health scrutiny, greeted Xi at Joint Base Andrews. The White House is also enforcing a ban on three media outlets during the visit, despite a court order to restore their credentials.