Melania Trump’s Bold Inaugural Fashion Sparks Whirlwind of Pop Culture Comparisons

WASHINGTON — At the presidential inauguration held in the chilly climes of the Capitol Rotunda this year, First Lady Melania Trump captured the spotlight with her choice of attire, a stunning ensemble by American designer Adam Lippes. Clad in navy blue and ivory, her outfit comprised a silk wool suit, including a double-breasted blazer and a sleek pencil skirt, which Lippes hailed as a tribute to “America’s finest craftsmen.” Accompanying her suit was a striking …

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President-Elect Trump Shakes Up Tradition with Inaugural Invitation to China’s Xi Jinping

WASHINGTON — In an unprecedented move that diverges from long-standing diplomatic norms, President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his January inauguration in Washington, D.C. The invitation, extended shortly after Trump’s electoral win in early November, marks a significant departure from the tradition recorded by the State Department since 1874, which has never witnessed a foreign head of state attending a U.S. presidential inauguration. The invitation was part of Trump’s broader …

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