Trump's week in review: China's Xi visits White House; UN General Assembly; Mamdani meeting

President Donald Trump gestures after concluding his remarks during the Republican National Midterm Convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on September 9, 2026.
President Donald Trump gestures after concluding his remarks during the Republican National Midterm Convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on September 9, 2026. | RONALDO SCHEMIDT/AFP via Getty Images

It was a busy week for President Donald Trump, who addressed foreign leaders at the United Nations General Assembly and met one-on-one with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House.

Meanwhile, a court challenge has ensued over the revocation of several media outlets’ access to the White House. Trump also paid a visit to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Here are five highlights from the past week.

Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com

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