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Buttigieg Warns China Outpaces US Confidence Ahead of Trump Visit

4/24/2026

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned Stephen Colbert that confidence in Communist China exceeds confidence in the United States under President Donald Trump.
He said China’s military, nuclear capabilities and alleged espionage threaten U.S. territories such as Hawaii and Alaska.
He noted President Donald Trump’s planned May visit to China aims to stabilize bilateral relations.
He cited Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s ties to Chinese Communist Party (CCP) members and CCP-linked donations.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned Stephen Colbert that confidence in Communist China exceeds confidence in the United States under President Donald Trump.
He said China’s military, nuclear capabilities and alleged espionage threaten U.S. territories such as Hawaii and Alaska.
He noted President Donald Trump’s planned May visit to China aims to stabilize bilateral relations.
He cited Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s ties to Chinese Communist Party (CCP) members and CCP-linked donations.