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The Memo: Trump’s media ban overshadows Xi visit as midterms clock runs down

The Memo: Trump’s media ban overshadows Xi visit as midterms clock runs down

Summary

President Donald Trump's biggest news this week was not his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, but a ban he announced on social media. He called Xi's visit “magnificent” but was unhappy about the low number of Democrats showing interest in the upcoming midterm elections.

Key Facts

  • President Trump hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan in the U.S.
  • Trump praised Xi’s visit as “magnificent.”
  • Trump announced a new ban related to social media during this time.
  • The media coverage focused more on Trump’s social media ban than the state dinner or their tour.
  • Trump expressed concern about low Democratic enthusiasm for the midterm elections.
  • The midterm elections are approaching soon.
  • The interaction between Trump and Xi took place at important U.S. locations, including the National Archives.
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