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China’s Xi Snubs Trump’s Historic Inauguration Invite

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The communist leader was the most controversial figure Trump asked to attend.

David Gardner
David Gardner 

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Xi Jinping has snubbed an invite to Donald Trump's inauguration.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has reportedly rejected Donald Trump’s invitation for a history-making guest appearance at next month’s presidential inauguration.

The snub, reported by CBS News, will come as a blow to the president-elect and his plans for a spectacular swearing-in event on January 20 to mark his return to the...

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David Gardner

David Gardner

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