Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) expressed strong opposition to the upcoming visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington, D.C. During a speech on the Senate floor, Wicker stated that he would have advised President Trump against extending an invitation to the Chinese leader.

The remarks highlight ongoing tensions within the Republican party regarding the administration's diplomatic approach to China. While the summit is intended to facilitate high-level discussions between the two world leaders, Wicker’s comments suggest that some lawmakers remain skeptical of the value or timing of such a meeting. The Hill reported that Wicker’s criticism was direct, focusing on the diplomatic optics of the visit rather than specific policy outcomes.

There is currently no public response from the White House regarding Wicker’s specific comments, nor have other prominent lawmakers weighed in on his stance in the provided reporting. The summit remains scheduled as planned, despite the vocal opposition from the Mississippi senator. The core disagreement centers on whether hosting the Chinese President serves U.S. interests or provides undue legitimacy to the Chinese administration.