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Trump said King Charles III agrees with him on preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and described a private exchange at the White House state dinner, while Buckingham Palace stressed the monarch’s government’s long-standing position on nuclear nonproliferation.
Paul Simon performed "Graceland" at the White House State Dinner for Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Kishida Yuko, where former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton were also guests. Other notable attendees included Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, Robert De Niro, and figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi. The event featured a Star Trek reference from Kishida and a question to De Niro about the 2024 election.
Lauren Sánchez turned heads at the White House state dinner in a revealing crimson corset dress, joining fiancé Jeff Bezos and other luminaries in welcoming Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The event, hosted by President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden, featured a "celebration of spring" theme and a star-studded guest list including Apple CEO Tim Cook, actor Robert De Niro, and Japanese American Olympic medalists. Sánchez and Bezos recently returned from a trip to Japan, where they explored temples and cherry blossom trees. Sánchez's red dress choice aligns with Japanese culture, symbolizing good luck and happiness.
Don McLean plans to sing "American Pie" with South Korean President Yoon next year after Yoon entertained President Biden with a karaoke rendition of the song at the White House state dinner. McLean praised the song's lasting legacy and melody, and joked that he couldn't sing with Yoon at the White House because he was on tour in Australia. The two leaders also announced a new agreement to deter North Korean aggression, including a US commitment to deploy a nuclear-armed submarine in South Korea for the first time since the early 1980s.
Don McLean joked about singing "American Pie" with South Korean President Yoon after he entertained US President Joe Biden with a karaoke rendition of the song at the White House state dinner. Yoon received a standing ovation for his efforts before Biden presented him with a guitar signed by McLean. The legendary singer later told CNN that he had big plans for the South Korean leader. Wednesday’s events mark just the second state visit of the Biden presidency.