Senator Wicker Criticizes President Trump's Planned Lavish Welcome for Chinese President Xi Jinping
Senator Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has voiced strong disapproval regarding President Trump's intention to provide a 'lavish welcome' for Chinese President Xi Jinping during his upcoming visit to the U.S. Senator Wicker, a Republican from Mississippi, stated that if asked for advice, he would have recommended against such a ceremonial reception given the numerous troubling issues associated with President Xi and the Chinese Communist Party. He characterized President Xi as a 'brutal, unelected, and oppressive dictator' who aims to dominate neighboring countries and whose military arsenal is directed at the United States. Wicker highlighted concerns such as China's support for Iran, the persecution of over a million Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang, and the oppression of various religious groups. He urged President Trump to use the bilateral summit as an opportunity to advocate for the Uyghur people and inquire about China's significant military buildup and its intelligence shar...
