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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published September 26, 2026 at 9:09 AM ET · Updated September 26, 2026 at 12:08 PM ET

CNN objects as Trump shows Xi the autopen photo

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by PJ Media. Verification: Corroborated (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

President Trump showed Chinese leader Xi Jinping the autopen photo during his visit. CNN objected to the display, and conservative commentators criticized the network's reaction.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 4 d ago, when PJ Media reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 4 d ago from Instapundit.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

Instapundit 4 d ago
POOR THINGS: CNN Has Total Meltdown Over Trump Showing Xi the Autopen Photo. ↗
PJ Media 4 d ago
CNN Has Total Meltdown Over Trump Showing Xi the Autopen Photo ↗

Coverage timeline

Sep 26, 9:09 AM ET
4 d ago
PJ Media
CNN Has Total Meltdown Over Trump Showing Xi the Autopen Photo ↗
Sep 26, 10:26 AM ET
4 d ago
Instapundit
POOR THINGS: CNN Has Total Meltdown Over Trump Showing Xi the Autopen Photo. ↗
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