Gathering of conservative politicians marks first time that foreign heads of state attend a US presidential inauguration
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Conservative leaders and politicians from around the world have descended on Washington DC as foreign heads of state will attend a US presidential inauguration for the first time in history.
The arrival of four sitting leaders and scores of other conservative politicians from Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa highlights how personal relationships with Donald Trump are seen as a precious currency, as the new president is expected to return US foreign policy to an era of feuding and schmoozing.
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