State Dinner Guest List 2026: 111 People You Need to Know Including Nvidia, Apple and Trump's Kids
U.S. government officials and business leaders dominate the 100+ person list for the Trump-Xi state dinner.
Everyone loves a state dinner at the White House. The East Room transforms into a place of high culture and high stakes. On Thursday, September 24, 2026, the United States played host to Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state dinner that drew a massive crowd. The guest list is not just a social circle. It is a map of power and influence in the modern world. A White House press release confirms that over 100 people will be present. This gathering brings together the heads of major corporations, high-ranking government officials, and the President's own family. The menu is just as specific as the attendees. Guests will enjoy a two-course meal that highlights American agriculture and culinary skill. The first course features a silky yellow squash velouté with crispy pancetta. The main event is sesame-crusted sea bass served over braised baby bok choy. The meal ends with a fruit-shaped vanilla cremeux. The ice cream for dessert is made with White House honey. The event is a prime example of soft power and diplomacy.
The tech sector is well represented in the East Room. Silicon Valley is not just making products. It is influencing foreign policy. Apple's Tim Cook sits at the table. So does Nvidia's Jensen Huang and his wife Lori Huang. Elon Musk is also in attendance. AMD's Lisa Su joins them with her spouse Daniel Lin. Mark Zuckerberg representing Meta is there. OpenAI's Sam Altman and co-founder Greg Brockman are also guests. This concentration of tech CEOs suggests a focus on future trade and technology standards between the two nations. The presence of investors and finance leaders is equally notable. Goldman Sachs Executive Vice President and Secretary to the Board John F.W. Rogers is on the list. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon is there too. The New York Stock Exchange President Lynn Martin is present. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink is a guest. Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman is also in the mix. These leaders of the global financial system are there to watch the relationship between the United States and China evolve.
The media landscape is represented by major news organizations. Bret Baier, the host of FOX News special events, is attending. His wife Amy Baier is there as well. FOX News host Laura Ingraham is on the guest list. Jesse Watters, another FOX News host, is present with his wife Emma Watters. This attendance highlights the media's role in covering and influencing international relations. The judiciary branch is also well-represented. Chief Justice John Roberts and Chief Supreme Court Justice Jane Sullivan Roberts are guests. Justice Amy Coney Barrett is there with her husband Jesse Barrett. Justice Brett Kavanaugh is on the list with his wife Ashley Estes Kavanaugh. This gathering brings together the highest court in the land with the executive and legislative branches. It is a rare moment where all branches of government are in the same room.
The President's family is a significant part of the guest list. President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump is attending. His son Eric Trump is there. His daughter Lara Trump is also on the list. Tiffany Trump is present. The President's son-in-law Michael Boulos is a guest. Melania Trump's father Viktor Knavs is there as well. This inclusion shows the personal and political connections that define this administration. The extended family of the country is invited to witness this diplomatic event. The military and intelligence community is also well-represented. General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is a guest. Director of the Central Intelligence Agency John Ratcliffe is there with his wife Michelle Ratcliffe. These officials represent the national security apparatus that guides the country's global standing.
The new cabinet members and administration officials are front and center. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is attending with his spouse. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent is there with his spouse John Freeman. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick is present with his spouse Allison Lutnick. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright is also on the list. U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff is a guest. The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology Co-chair David Sacks is there. This attendance underscores the administration's focus on science, energy, and foreign policy. The business leaders from diverse industries are also on the invite list. Amazon Chairman Jeff Bezos is there with his spouse Lauren Sanchez-Bezos. CEO of Lockheed Martin Jim Taiclet is attending. CEO of Micron Sanjay Mehrotra is present with his spouse Sangeeta Mehrotra. CEO of Qualcomm Cristiano Amon is on the list. These leaders represent the industrial might of the United States.
The diplomatic corps and foreign dignitaries are essential to the evening. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan are the central figures. The Chinese delegation includes Cai Qi, CPC Political Bureau Standing Committee Member and Chief of Staff to President Xi. Wang Yi is also there as a CPC Political Bureau Central Committee Member. He Lifeng, CPC Political Bureau Central Committee Member and Vice Premier of State Council, is attending. Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission Zheng Shanjie is on the list. Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao is a guest. Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu is also present. Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng is there with his wife Wang Dan. Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei and Director General of Protocol Department Zhang Quan are also on the list. This extensive delegation demonstrates the importance of the bilateral relationship.
The evening includes a gift exchanging moment. President Trump gave President Xi a statue of a bald eagle. This gesture symbolizes the strength of the U.S. relationship with China. The toast offered by Xi reportedly said talks with Trump have added new substance to U.S. China relations. The dinner marks Xi's first state visit to the U.S. since Barack Obama's presidency over a decade ago. He arrived on Wednesday and is scheduled to leave Friday. The guest list covers a wide spectrum of society. It includes the wealthiest individuals on the planet. It includes the most powerful judges. It includes the heads of state and military leaders. This is a comprehensive gathering of the people who shape the world.
First reported by CNBC: Finance.
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