Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Trump Invited Dalai Lama to White House in 2020, Says Sangay
Former Tibetan leader Dr. Lobsang Sangay said that Donald Trump, when he was President, sent a letter to the Dalai Lama, inviting him to visit the White House.
This happened in 2020, during Trump's first term as President.
The invitation was for the Dalai Lama's birthday.
Sangay mentioned that the invitation still stands.
Sangay also pointed out that current U.S. President Joe Biden committed to meeting the Dalai Lama but hasn't yet had a visit to Washington.
The U.S. government has also restored some funds for Tibetan refugees after cuts.
Donald Trump invited the Dalai Lama to the White House in a letter.
The invitation was sent in 2020 on the Dalai Lama's birthday.
Dr. Lobsang Sangay confirmed the invitation.
A US delegation visited Dharmshala for the Dalai Lama's birthday celebration.
The US government partially reinstated USAID funding for Tibetan refugees.
- Who
- Donald Trump invited the Dalai Lama.
- What
- Trump sent a written invitation to the Dalai Lama to visit the White House.
- When
- The invitation was sent in 2020, during Trump's first term.
- Where
- The invitation was for the White House.
- Why
- Unstated in the articles.
- Event
- Trump invited Dalai Lama to White House
- Invitation Year
- 2020
- Source
- WION
- Speaker
- Dr. Lobsang Sangay
- Sangay's Role
- Former President of Tibetan government in exile (2012-2021)