Trump Winces During Military Flyover for Xi Jinping

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President Donald Trump visibly recoiled and grimaced during a military flyover he staged for Chinese President Xi Jinping's arrival in the U.S., while Xi remained stone-faced. The 80-year-old Trump ducked and bared his teeth as B-1 bombers passed overhead, contrasting with the 73-year-old Xi's impassive reaction. The event occurred Wednesday at Joint Base Andrews during a red-carpet welcome. The ceremony included a band, cannon fire, and the flyover as part of an elaborate display of U.S. military pomp for the Chinese leader. The story is developing.


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