Republican Senator Roger Wicker has expressed his disapproval of the upcoming state dinner at the White House for Chinese President Xi Jinping, scheduled for Thursday. Wicker, who chairs the Senate Armed Services Committee, referred to Xi as an ‘oppressive dictator’ during his speech on the Senate floor.
He emphasized his disagreement with what he termed a ‘lavish welcome’ for the Chinese leader. The dinner is set as part of a summit hosted by President Donald Trump, bringing Xi Jinping to Washington, D.C., for diplomatic discussions.
Wicker’s remarks highlight ongoing tensions and differing perspectives on the U.S. relationship with China, especially concerning leadership exchanges and diplomatic ceremonies.
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