Donald Trump built a US$5 million White House helipad. Don’t expect Xi Jinping to use it
US President Donald Trump has been very eager to show off to Chinese leader Xi Jinping his new US$5 million White House helipad, his latest bid to stamp his image on Washington. While Xi might act impressed and compliment the US president on his latest building project – part of Trump’s bid to match Xi’s splendour-filled hosting four months ago in Beijing and show the Chinese that Americans can…
Donald Trump recently built a White House helipad costing US$5 million, eager to impress Chinese leader Xi Jinping with his latest architectural feat. While Xi might appear impressed by the lavish structure and its granite seal of the President of the United States, experts predict that he won't actually use it. Security protocols in China strictly forbid top leaders from using helicopters due to concerns about safety and security.
Trump, however, is confident that Xi will be wowed by the project, which he believes will be completed in time for Xi's state visit to the US in 11 years.
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