On the record · Updated October 1, 2026

Anna Kelly quotes

White House spokesperson

1 things Anna Kelly said, verbatim, on September 24, 2026, each linked to where it ran. Grouped by the questions at issue, with who supported, disputed, or qualified each one.

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Trump's personal welcome of Xi at Joint Base Andrews reflected genuine respect and diplomatic strength, not weakness.

Supports Sep 24

“President Xi hosted President Trump in China for a historic summit this summer, and President Trump is reciprocating his hospitality by welcoming the Chinese delegation for a reciprocal visit this week,”

Breitbart News Trump meets Xi on the Andrews tarmac, a welcome last given in 1962 ›

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Roger Wicker US Senator, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee Disputes

“Quite frankly, had the White House asked me for advice, I would have suggested the president not invite Xi Jinping to Washington for such a lavish welcome here in the United States of America based on all of the troubling issues we have with President Xi and the Chinese Communist Party,”

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