Trump trades McDonald's promise for lavish state dinner with Xi
President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at a lavish White House state dinner on Thursday, a stark reversal from his 2015 campaign promise to serve McDonald's instead of a formal banquet. The event featured gourmet cuisine and was attended by billionaires and officials. The dinner was part of a weeklong visit showcasing Trump's renovated White House, including a construction site he invited guests to tour. Trump praised Xi and avoided policy specifics, while media access was restricted for some outlets, which he criticized as "fake news." Observers noted the visit produced no clear breakthroughs on AI, trade, or other issues, despite Trump's claims of "tremendous things" ahead. Xi emphasized the need for human control over AI, contrasting with Trump's anti-regulation stance.