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Rep. Krishnamoorthi Slams Trump's China Peacekeeper Proposal

9/12/2025

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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) condemned President Trump's proposal of Chinese troops as peacekeepers in Ukraine, labeling it "absurd."
He stressed that China is not neutral in the conflict and urged the U.S. to dismiss the idea.
Trump seeks to enhance relations with Xi during ongoing trade talks, despite existing tariffs.
Recent U.S.-China discussions suggest a possible meeting between Trump and Xi.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers plans a visit to China, but Krishnamoorthi will not join.

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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) condemned President Trump's proposal of Chinese troops as peacekeepers in Ukraine, labeling it "absurd."
He stressed that China is not neutral in the conflict and urged the U.S. to dismiss the idea.
Trump seeks to enhance relations with Xi during ongoing trade talks, despite existing tariffs.
Recent U.S.-China discussions suggest a possible meeting between Trump and Xi.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers plans a visit to China, but Krishnamoorthi will not join.