Trump's winter gear and flyover reaction draw mockery at Xi airport welcome

Donald Trump drew criticism for his unusual airport greeting of Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday, wearing winter gear in 65-degree weather and visibly wincing during a military jet flyover. Video showed Trump in a long winter coat and leather gloves beside a placid Xi as Marines smoothed a red carpet, national anthems played, cannons fired, and a jet roared overhead. Journalists and commentators mocked the attire and reaction on social media. The ceremony marked a departure from typical protocol for meetings with major rivals, though Trump previously rolled out a red carpet for Vladimir Putin in 2025. Xi's visit occurs amid U.S.-China tensions over AI and semiconductor trade issues, with critics accusing Trump of being too lenient.