Event Brief
Hegseth to accompany Trump on trip to China
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 2:03 PM ET
Summary: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will accompany President Trump on a trip to China to provide military advice and representation.
WHO: Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Hegseth will accompany Trump on an overseas trip to China.
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 1:02 PM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: Part of a scheduled process.
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