Wicker Condemns Xi State Visit as 'Brutal Dictator' Welcome
Senate Armed Services Chair Roger Wicker sharply criticized the White House’s decision to host Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a state dinner, labeling Xi a 'brutal, unelected and oppressive dictator.' Wicker urged President Trump to press Beijing on military buildup, human rights abuses, and support for Iran during the three-day visit. This rebuke from a staunch Republican loyalist highlights bipartisan unease over the administration’s diplomatic courting of Beijing, particularly regarding U.S. security commitments in the Indo-Pacific and Taiwan.
