Trump’s gloves draw attention during Xi welcome at US airbase
Donald Trump’s decision to wear a dark overcoat and gloves while welcoming Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews drew online attention. The South China Morning Post reported that temperatures were about 19 degrees Celsius and that Trump was the only person in the receiving group wearing gloves.
US President Donald Trump’s clothing attracted attention during his welcome for Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday evening. Trump appeared on the tarmac for the arrival of Xi, who was visiting Washington for his first US state visit in more than a decade, according to the South China Morning Post. Trump wore a dark overcoat and gloves during the greeting.
The report said temperatures at the airbase were about 19 degrees Celsius, or 66 degrees Fahrenheit. It also said Trump was the only person present wearing gloves, prompting online discussion about his choice of attire. Trump was joined by first lady Melania Trump during the welcome.
The supplied material does not give a reason for the gloves or identify any official explanation for the clothing choice. The attention therefore centred on the contrast between Trump’s outfit and the reported conditions at the airbase, rather than on a stated change to the diplomatic programme. The greeting took place as Xi arrived in Washington for the visit.
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