Senator Wicker Criticizes President Trump's Lavish Welcome for Chinese President Xi Jinping Amid Human Rights Concerns
U.S. Republican Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has publicly criticized President Trump's planned ceremonial reception for Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington. Senator Wicker stated that he would not advise the White House to extend such a lavish welcome, citing numerous troubling issues associated with Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party. The planned visit includes a meeting at Joint Base Andrews, followed by a state dinner at the White House. This summit marks the first in-person meeting between President Trump and Xi since May and occurs less than two months before a trade truce between the two nations is set to expire on November 10. Senator Wicker urged President Trump to address China's support for Iran, the persecution of Uyghur Muslims, Tibetan Buddhists, Christians, and Falun Gong practitioners, specifically highlighting the internment of over one million Uyghurs in camps in China's Xinjiang region. Despite his concerns, Wicker ac...
