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Krishnamoorthi Slams Hegseth's 'G2' U.S.-China Framing

12/11/2025

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Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for using 'G2' to describe U.S.-China relations, saying it undermines U.S. allies.
Krishnamoorthi cited a post by U.S. President Donald Trump labeling a meeting with Xi Jinping as a 'G2 meeting' to illustrate the framing's risks and urged clarity.
He warned misrepresenting the relationship could have serious consequences and asked for a December 19 response on military posture and ally coordination.

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Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for using 'G2' to describe U.S.-China relations, saying it undermines U.S. allies.
Krishnamoorthi cited a post by U.S. President Donald Trump labeling a meeting with Xi Jinping as a 'G2 meeting' to illustrate the framing's risks and urged clarity.
He warned misrepresenting the relationship could have serious consequences and asked for a December 19 response on military posture and ally coordination.