At Trump’s IndyCar Race, a V.I.P. Invitation Became a Diplomatic Snub

New York Times Tuesday 25 August 2026, 23:09 UTC By Anton Troianovski and Eric Schmitt 1 min read

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White House staff members watch the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on the National Mall last week. Some ambassadors were uninvited.

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