Trump’s bald eagle gift to Xi Jinping carries a message of American pride and symbolism
- US President Donald Trump gifted Chinese President Xi Jinping a three-foot-tall bald eagle sculpture at a White House state dinner.
- The bald eagle is the national symbol of the United States, representing America’s “free and soaring spirit”, according to Trump.
- Trump said the artwork was designed by an American artist in collaboration with him and First Lady Melania Trump.
- The symbolic gift came during Xi Jinping’s US visit, where both leaders held talks on key issues including trade and technology.
Source: ndtv.com
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