For the first time in U.S. history, a president-elect will welcome foreign leaders for one of the most American political traditions – the peaceful transfer of power. This story from Correspondent Bernie Bennett. VERBATIM: This Inauguration will make history for the many foreign heads of state in attendance. President-elect Donald Trump invited Chinese President Xi […]
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Inauguration 2025: Foreign Guests
For the first time in U.S. history, a president-elect will welcome foreign leaders for one of the most American political traditions – the peaceful transfer of power. This story from Correspondent Bernie Bennett.
VERBATIM:
This Inauguration will make history for the many foreign heads of state in attendance.
President-elect Donald Trump invited Chinese President Xi Jinping and conservative world leaders such as Argentine President Javier Milei and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni. Both leaders are expected. Xi sent his vice president as his representative.
The offices of Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa and Paraguayan President Santiago Peña have said they were invited to the inauguration and planned to attend.
Bernie Bennett for Inauguration 2025.