The Movement: Conservatives left grumbling after Trump's welcome to Xi

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By Helen Huiskes   |   September 29, 2026 By Helen Huiskes September 29, 2026 Greg Nash Conservatives left grumbling after Trump's welcome to Xi President Trump’s warm embrace of Chinese President Xi Jinping last week has ruffled feathers in many corners of the GOP. Trump rolled out the literal red carpet for Xi, whose government has been accused of aiding Iran’s economy and military, in addition to decades of human rights violations and dictatorial rule. Republicans in Congress and in Trump’s orbit, including MAGA-world figures like Laura Loomer, were vocal with their criticism of the state visit. The full newsletter is for The Hill Insider members. Upgrade to continue reading. INSIDER PREMIUM Limited Time Offer $99.99/year  $64.99/first year INSIDER PREMIUM Limited Time Offer $99.99/year  $64.99/first year Full access to Insider newsletters Stories before they break Live editor Q&As Ad-free reading* Full access to Insider newsletters Stories before they break Live editor Q&As Ad-free reading* CONTINUE TO CHECKOUT Cancel anytime. View other subscriber options here. Offer ends 10/4/26. First-time subscribers only. $64.99 for the first year, then auto-renews at list price. Terms apply. *Ad-free does not apply to The Hill apps, free newsletters, podcasts or sponsored content. WHAT I'M READING Faith Hill in The Atlantic: America’s Biggest Dating Company Is Betting on Trad Values Stephanie Slade in Wall Street Journal Opinion: Meet the ‘Bronze Age’ Young Men of the New American Right Lexi Lonas Cochran in The Hill: Education Department formally rescinds Title IX protections for LGBTQ students Thanks for reading! Have some feedback? Tips? Let me know what's on your mind: hhuiskes@thehill.com. Privacy Policy   |   View in Browser    |   Manage Subscriptions Sign Up for Other Newsletters   |   Unsubscribe  400 N Capitol Street NW Suite 650, Washington, DC 20001 Copyright © 1998 - 2026 Nexstar Media Inc.   |   All Rights Reserved.