Chinese security blocks Secret Service agent’s access to event during Trump trip
Summary
Chinese security officers stopped a U.S. Secret Service agent from bringing a weapon into Beijing’s Temple of Heaven during President Donald Trump’s meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping. This caused a delay of about an hour and a half before the event could start.Key Facts
- The incident happened during President Trump’s bilateral meeting in Beijing.
- A U.S. Secret Service agent was blocked from entering the Temple of Heaven with their weapon.
- Chinese security would not allow the weapon inside.
- The delay before the event began lasted approximately 1.5 hours.
- The White House press pool reported the delay was due to an "intense discussion."
- The meeting was between President Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping.
- The Secret Service is responsible for protecting the U.S. president during travel.
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