Trump shows Xi his Marine One helicopter and new White House helipad

President Donald Trump gave Chinese leader Xi Jinping a tour of the White House on Thursday, showcasing his Marine One helicopter and a new granite helipad during Xi's first U.S. state visit in 11 years. The two leaders spent 90 minutes in the Oval Office before walking to the South Lawn, where they boarded the helicopter with aides and translators, though it never took off. Trump also pointed out a ballroom under construction and displayed portraits of himself, including a depiction of an autopen signing Joe Biden's name. Trump said Xi, whom he called an expert on stone, showed great interest in the granite landing pad. The visit came amid tensions over artificial intelligence, Taiwan, trade tariffs, and the war in Iran, with Trump framing his midterm messaging around calling Democrats "communists."