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Trump 35% Approval; China Arrests Trafficker, Arms Sale Looms

5/21/2026

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The U.S. Justice Department said Chinese authorities arrested Tianjin drug trafficker Wei Gong after the Trump-Xi summit, with prosecutors seeking forfeiture of about $77,200 in seized Bitcoin.
Elbridge Colby, Pentagon undersecretary for policy, will lead a delegation to Beijing, pending President Donald Trump’s decision on a $14 billion Taiwan arms sale, as leverage.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll showed President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to 35 percent, sparking concerns about Republican midterm prospects.

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The U.S. Justice Department said Chinese authorities arrested Tianjin drug trafficker Wei Gong after the Trump-Xi summit, with prosecutors seeking forfeiture of about $77,200 in seized Bitcoin.
Elbridge Colby, Pentagon undersecretary for policy, will lead a delegation to Beijing, pending President Donald Trump’s decision on a $14 billion Taiwan arms sale, as leverage.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll showed President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to 35 percent, sparking concerns about Republican midterm prospects.