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Trump winces during military flyover at Xi arrival ceremony
The clip fueled online debate about Trump’s health and the optics of a rare airport welcome for a foreign leader.
- On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, President Donald Trump winced and ducked during a roaring B-1 Lancer flyover at Joint Base Andrews, while Chinese President Xi Jinping remained visibly composed beside him.
- Trump greeted Xi at the military base with a 100-foot red carpet and honor cordon, breaking from the customary practice of receiving foreign leaders at the White House.
- Ironically, Trump had criticized former President Barack Obama in 2012 for hosting a "full honours ceremony with music and cannons" for Xi, yet orchestrated similar pageantry himself.
- Footage spread rapidly on social media, sparking intense debate about the president's health and fitness; however, no clinical evidence links the moment to any specific medical condition.
- Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi criticized the event on the Senate floor Tuesday, arguing the administration should prioritize concerns regarding China's military buildup and human rights record.
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