Trump greets Xi on tarmac in rare gesture
Summary
President Trump greeted Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews during Xi’s state visit to Washington, D.C. This type of airport welcome is unusual for U.S. presidents, who usually meet visiting leaders at the White House.Key Facts
- President Trump welcomed Xi Jinping at the airport instead of the White House.
- Joint Base Andrews is a military base near Washington, D.C., about 13 miles from the White House.
- It is more common for U.S. presidents to greet foreign leaders at the White House itself.
- Previous presidents have sometimes met popes at airports, but this practice is rare for other leaders.
- President John F. Kennedy welcomed some foreign leaders at airports in the 1960s.
- President George W. Bush and President Obama greeted Popes Benedict XVI and Francis at airports.
- White House spokesperson said this gesture shows President Trump’s willingness to work with leaders to advance U.S. interests.
- The visit follows a historic summit hosted by President Xi in China earlier that year.
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