President Donald Trump showed Chinese President Xi Jinping a photo of an autopen during a tour of the White House, according to multiple outlets. The image referenced former President Joe Biden's use of the device to sign documents.
Several outlets reported that Xi appeared amused by the display, with some describing him as laughing during the moment. The Western Journal and the New York Post both reported that Xi laughed at the photo.
Some right-leaning outlets, including PJ Media and Townhall, reported that CNN reacted critically to Trump showing Xi the autopen image, characterizing the network's response as a strong negative reaction.
The Times of India reported that Trump made remarks mocking Biden while presenting Xi with presidential portraits during the visit.
How each side covered it
Center
- The Times of India reported that Trump mocked Biden while showing Xi presidential portraits during the visit.
“‘This is the autopen’: Trump mocks Biden while showing Xi presidential portraits” — The Times of India
Right
- Multiple right-leaning outlets reported that Xi laughed or appeared highly amused at the autopen photo.
- PJ Media and Townhall reported that CNN had a strongly negative reaction to Trump's actions.
- Fox News and the New York Post reported on the autopen display as part of a broader White House tour.
“Trump Gets China's Xi Jinping to Belly Laugh While Showing Him Biden White House 'Autopen' Photo” — The Western Journal
Questions readers ask
What happened between Trump and Xi at the White House?
President Donald Trump showed Chinese President Xi Jinping a photo referencing former President Joe Biden's use of an autopen during a tour of the White House, and multiple outlets reported that Xi appeared amused or laughed.
Why did Trump show Xi the autopen photo?
According to the sources, the image was intended to mock Biden's use of an autopen, though the outlets do not provide further detail on Trump's specific reasoning.
How did CNN respond to the moment?
According to PJ Media and Townhall, CNN reacted critically to Trump showing Xi the autopen photo, though the specifics of CNN's commentary were not detailed in the supplied material.
What did center and right-leaning outlets focus on?
The Times of India, a center outlet, focused on Trump mocking Biden while showing Xi presidential portraits, while right-leaning outlets emphasized Xi's amused reaction and criticized CNN's coverage of the event.
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- The Times of IndiaCenter‘This is the autopen’: Trump mocks Biden while showing Xi presidential portraits
- Fox NewsRight-leaningTrump shows Xi Biden autopen display during White House tour
- New York PostRight-leaningWatch China’s Xi laugh at Biden’s autopen portrait while on White House tour with Trump (Video)
- PJ MediaRight-leaningCNN Has Total Meltdown Over Trump Showing Xi the Autopen Photo
- The Western JournalRight-leaningWatch: Xi Descends Into Laughter as Trump Shows off 'President Autopen' Picture in Place of Joe Biden's Portrait
- TownhallRight-leaningCNN Melts Down Over Trump Showing China's Xi Jinping the Biden Autopen Photo