A U.S. president highlighted his deep knowledge of stone and granite during a tour of the White House, drawing attention to his expertise in the material while hosting a foreign leader. The moment came as he guided the Chinese president through the presidential grounds, pointing out architectural details. The exchange underscored an unexpected area of shared interest between the two leaders. The brief but notable interaction has sparked curiosity about the president’s background and hobbies.


“He likes granite. He's an expert on stone," the president said after showing China's president the White House helipad