Published September 23, 2026 at 6:13 PM ET · Updated September 24, 2026 at 12:08 AM ET
Trump greets Xi Jinping on tarmac as state visit begins
4 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by The Hill. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.
President Trump personally greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews as Xi arrived for a state visit. Multiple outlets described the airport greeting as a rare gesture for a visiting foreign leader.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 7 d ago, when The Hill reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 7 d ago from Washington Post.
