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How Trump's Dinner Guests Bankrolled His Return to Power

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Behind the scenes at the @WhiteHouse #StateDinner with President @realDonaldTrump, First Lady @MelaniaTrump, President Xi, and Madame Peng—With guests in the beautiful East Room…

Behind the scenes at the @WhiteHouse #StateDinner with President @realDonaldTrump, First Lady @MelaniaTrump, President Xi, and Madame Peng—With guests in the beautiful East Room…

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Best believe Lauren Sánchez Bezos is gonna make the whole place shimmer.  The former journalist opted for a sleek and bejeweled look as she and husband Jeff Bezos attended the state dinner for...

President Donald Trump's table at the state dinner he hosted for Chinese President Xi Jinping sat billionaires whose combined net worth is nearly $1.13 trillion ... or roughly the same amount as Poland's entire GDP. Among those guests seated at…

The Daily Mail Online reports on a historic state dinner hosted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for Chinese President Xi Jinping. The event, described as a 'lavish black-tie affair', brought together political leaders, business executives, and diplomatic figures from both nations. The article details the guest list, which included prominent figures from Washington's political and business circles, as well as the menu and the historic toast that was delivered during the dinner. The dinner was seen as a significant diplomatic gesture, aiming to strengthen ties between the United States and China during a period of increasing geopolitical tension. The article also notes that the event was held at the White House, with the Trumps welcoming Xi and his delegation with formal hospitality. The menu reportedly featured a mix of American and Chinese cuisine, reflecting the cultural exchange between the two nations. The toast, delivered by President Trump, was described as 'historic' and emphasized the importance of cooperation between the two global powers. The event was widely covered by international media, highlighting the significance of the diplomatic engagement between the U.S. and China.

Tech titans including Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Sam Altman and Tim Cook were among those invited to the event, hosted by President Trump and Melania Trump.

via NPR Topics: News — A tech-heavy guest list, the fashion choices of those on it, who sat where and what was on the menu marked the softer — often and glitzier — details of diplomacy as Donald Trump threw a Thursday night state dinner honoring China's leader Xi Jinping.

via BBC News — Trump said he and Xi had "never gotten along better" as he hosted the Chinese president at the lavish White House event.

The lavish state dinner included tech billionaires, red tablecloths, bok choy and festive toasts.

The lavish state dinner included tech billionaires, red tablecloths, bok choy and festive toasts.

From redwood benches to DVDs, gifts are an important part of the art of diplomacy.