Trump startles at jet noise during Xi welcome ceremony
President Donald Trump made an awkward remark to Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcoming ceremony at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday, as revealed by a lip-reading expert. Trump was startled by a military jet flyover and exclaimed, "Oh, that was loud. God, that was deafening." The flyover occurred as the US National Anthem played, and Trump visibly flinched at the noise, while Xi appeared unfazed. Online critics mocked the display, with some calling the flyovers "tacky" and questioning the fleet's effectiveness. Trump's opening remarks emphasized US-China cooperation, referencing their WWII alliance. Xi reciprocated by noting mutual respect and announced plans for 100,000 American students to visit China over five years, plus a panda loan to Atlanta Zoo. Trump was set to host a state dinner for Xi at the White House on Thursday.