Trump went to dinner with Chinese president Xi Jinping, who was visiting Mar-a-Lago as part of a two-day summit to discuss trade and North Korea. As dessert was being served Trump said to Xi, “We’re in the process of bombing Syria because of its gas attack.” “Say that again,” Xi said through the interpreter. Trump repeated it. “How many missiles?” Xi asked. Trump said 59. “59?” Xi asked. Trump confirmed 59. “Okay,” Xi said, “I understand. Good, he deserved it.” And that was the end of the dinner.
