WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Protesters against President Xi gather near the White House on September 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump is hosting a three-day state visit to Washington, DC where the leaders are expected to discuss trade practices, artificial intelligence and furthering "strategic stability" between their countries. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Protesters against President Xi gather near the White House on September 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump is hosting a three-day state visit to Washington, DC where the leaders are expected to discuss trade practices, artificial intelligence and furthering "strategic stability" between their countries. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: A couple heading to the National Museum of African American History and Culture gala walks by protesters against President Xi near the White House on September 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump is hosting a three-day state visit to Washington, DC where the leaders are expected to discuss trade practices, artificial intelligence and furthering "strategic stability" between their countries. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Supporters of President Xi gather near the White House on September 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump is hosting a three-day state visit to Washington, DC where the leaders are expected to discuss trade practices, artificial intelligence and furthering "strategic stability" between their countries. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band awaits the arrival of guests for a state dinner where U.S. President Donald Trump hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping in the East Room of the White House on September 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump is hosting Xi for a three-day state visit to Washington, DC, where the leaders were expected to discuss trade practices, artificial intelligence and the furthering of "strategic stability" between the two countries. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: A protester offers crackers to a fellow activist gathered in Franklin Park on September 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Various organizations gathered and spoke out as President Donald Trump hosts Chinese Chinese President Xi Jinping for a three-day state visit. (Photo by Finn Gomez/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: A protestor cheers during chants at Franklin Park on September 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Various organizations gathered and spoke out as President Donald Trump hosts Chinese Chinese President Xi Jinping for a three-day state visit. (Photo by Finn Gomez/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Protestors gather at Franklin Park on September 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Various organizations gathered and spoke out as President Donald Trump hosts Chinese Chinese President Xi Jinping for a three-day state visit. (Photo by Finn Gomez/Getty Images)