Trump Panics as Xi Refuses to Greet Him

May 13, 2026

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Trump's arrival in China drew a subdued reception, marked by the absence of Xi Jinping and top officials, amid reports of his low approval ratings and surging U.S. inflation data. The MeidasTouch Podcast highlights this as a sign of weakness, contrasting it with supportive MAGA commentary and other distractions.

Low-Key Greeting Signals Message from Xi

Donald Trump landed in China without a greeting from Xi Jinping or senior government figures. Instead, lower-level ceremonial officials and a group of school children—waving mostly Chinese flags and some American ones, including 10 U.S. expatriate kids—met him at the airport. Podcasters interpret this as deliberate, noting it deviates from typical high-level protocols for U.S. presidents; a former official on Fox confirmed such arrangements reflect Xi's intent. Trump appeared unsteady descending Air Force One stairs, gripping the handrail closely—a moment going viral and compared unfavorably to his past mockery of Biden for similar incidents. Fox coverage acknowledged the lower-ranking attendees like Ambassador David Perdue and Elon Musk, while outlining Trump's schedule: a banquet, tours, tea, and lunch.

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1 (01:53) **Trump's Arrival and Snub in China**
2 (04:44) **Trump's Entourage and Perceived Weakness**
3 (07:19) **MAGA Praise Amid Low Approval Ratings**
4 (11:32) **Mike Johnson on Inflation and White House Ballroom**
5 (13:40) **MAGA Distractions and Family Stories**
6 (14:43) **PPI Inflation Surge**
7 (16:46) **Criticism of Trump's China Prep**

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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump panicking after being stood up by China’s President Xi Jingping when Air Force One landed in China as the trip is already off to a bad start.

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