Trump Praises Ronaldo at White House Dinner, Reveals Barron's Meeting

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US President Donald Trump gave a nod to soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo at a White House dinner on November 18, where the Portuguese football legend joined a star-studded guest list. Ronaldo, who was joined by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was praised by Trump for his global influence. Trump highlighted Ronaldo's presence, saying, 'This room is filled with top leaders from around the world.' He also revealed that his youngest son, Barron, had the chance to meet Ronaldo, expressing his pride in the encounter. 'My son is a big fan of Cristiano Ronaldo,' Trump said, 'And Barron got to meet him, and I think he respects his father a little more now.' Ronaldo has previously expressed admiration for Trump, stating that the US President 'can help change the world.' Trump has a long-standing admiration for Ronaldo, having praised him during a meeting with Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa in 2018. The White House dinner also featured prominent guests such as Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and administration officials. The event marked Musk's first public visit to the White House since his public dispute with Trump.