Trump praises Xi’s appearance after airport meeting
Trump calls Chinese leader Xi Jinping strong, vibrant and fit after greeting him at the airport, and compliments Madam Xi.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump praised Chinese President Xi Jinping‘s appearance after greeting him at the airport, calling the leader strong, vibrant and fit.
Trump extended the compliments to Xi’s wife in the same message, describing her as beautiful. The post carried only personal observations and offered no policy details.
“I met President Xi at the plane (Airport!) yesterday and he looks strong, vibrant, and fit – Better than ever. Madam Xi, of course, BEAUTIFUL! President DJT” was the full statement.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “I met President Xi at the plane (Airport!) yesterday and he looks strong, vibrant, and fit – Better than ever. Madam Xi, of course, BEAUTIFUL! President DJT” on September 24, 2026 at 8:24 AM ET.
President Donald J. Trump praised Chinese President Xi Jinping's appearance after greeting him at an airport in Washington D.C.
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This is Trump’s 8th message released today, and the last post was 1 minute ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 18 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 38 of his 534 posts over the last 30 days classified as Personal Praise, Greetings & Tributes posts.
The message named only President Xi, Madam Xi and Trump himself, who signed as President DJT. Trump gave no agenda, no location beyond the airport, and no summary of any discussion.
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