Published September 23, 2026 at 8:57 PM ET · Updated September 25, 2026 at 4:08 AM ET
Trump and Melania host Xi and Peng for East Room state dinner
3 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by OANN. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.
President Trump and Melania Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng for a state dinner in the White House East Room. The dinner was part of a three day visit by Xi to the United States, and Trump and Xi also met with top AI leaders ahead of the dinner. Melania Trump hosted Madame Peng for a tour of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art, and outlets published the dinner's guest list and menu.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 7 d ago, when OANN reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 4 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 6 d ago from New York Times.
