Trump's Stance on Xi Jinping: From McDonald's to State Dinner
In 2015, Donald Trump, then a presidential candidate, expressed his disapproval of hosting a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping, stating he would instead offer him a McDonald's hamburger and urge him to focus on work. However, in 2026, as President, Trump hosted a lavish state dinner for Xi, marking a significant shift in his tone towards the Chinese leader.10 sourcesSee all sources















