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POLITICS ·UNITED STATES ·September 26, 2026

Trump says state dinner for Xi was "the hottest ticket in town"

“the hottest ticket in town”
— Donald Trump, President

Reported September 26, 2026 by el-balad.com. Checked word for word against that report.

✦ Summary · September 26, 2026 AI-written summary of the news — not a direct quote

A White House state dinner honoring Chinese President Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan, his wife, drew technology, finance and political figures including Ivanka Trump, Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez, Sam Altman, Jensen Huang and Jane Fraser, according to the account. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly on Monday, President Donald Trump described the dinner as a highly sought-after gathering, pointing to the technology and banking leaders present. Melania Trump wore a white Saint Laurent blouse with a large bow and black Dolce & Gabbana pants, while Peng chose a deep red gown with a black clutch; Xi wore a Mandarin-style jacket and Trump a tuxedo. The event was described as the fourth state dinner hosted by the Trumps.

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