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Trump Urges Cabinet to Emulate Xi Jinping's Tough Team

11/8/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a breakfast with Republican senators and urged his Cabinet, including Vice President JD Vance, to imitate Xi Jinping's aides.
He described Xi's aides as "tough" and "smart," noting their stiff posture and serious manner.
Trump urged Vance to adopt a similar stance, asking, "Why don’t you behave like that?"
He recalled meeting Xi, claiming Xi's team gave no response, drawing laughter.

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U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a breakfast with Republican senators and urged his Cabinet, including Vice President JD Vance, to imitate Xi Jinping's aides.
He described Xi's aides as "tough" and "smart," noting their stiff posture and serious manner.
Trump urged Vance to adopt a similar stance, asking, "Why don’t you behave like that?"
He recalled meeting Xi, claiming Xi's team gave no response, drawing laughter.