Republican Senator Suggests Trump Bring Chinese Leader To Panda Express: ‘I’d Love To See That Happen’
Lee praised Trump’s approach to hosting Xi and suggested the president take him to Panda Express.
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Sen. Mike Lee praised President Donald Trump’s hospitality toward Chinese President Xi Jinping and suggested Trump take Xi to Panda Express during his U.S. visit. The exchange came amid questions about whether Trump was being too accommodating toward Xi.
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Senator who defended Trump’s hospitality toward Xi and suggested a visit to Panda Express.
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President hosting Xi during his U.S. visit.
ALSO MENTIONED Xi Jinping, Chinese president visiting the United States and meeting with Trump.
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