Trump's Media Contradiction Exposed During Xi's White House Visit

During Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the White House, Chinese journalists were admitted to cover the event while some American reporters were initially blocked, a contradiction highlighted by the New York Times. Reporters from CNN, MSNBC, and Politico were temporarily barred from entering despite a court order, though later admitted. The CNN camera dispute in the presidential pool remained unresolved, while Chinese media were regularly present. Trump joked that China had the "friendliest press corps," praised his friendship with Xi, and avoided raising human rights issues. He later attacked CNN and MSNBC as "fake news," drawing criticism from Senator Chris Coons and a warning from Republican Roger Wicker.