Published September 24, 2026 at 3:43 PM ET · Updated September 25, 2026 at 10:09 AM ET
Trump gifts bald eagle sculpture to Xi Jinping at state dinner
4 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by New York Times. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.
President Trump hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House for a state dinner. Trump and Xi exchanged symbolic gifts, including a bald eagle statue that Trump gave to Xi. Top artificial intelligence leaders joined Trump and Xi for meetings ahead of the dinner.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 6 d ago, when New York Times reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 5 d ago from New York Post.
