Trump Flips Xi’s America-in-Decline Line Back on Biden
http://pjmedia.com/david-manney/2026/05/14/trump-flips-xis-america-in-decline-line-back-on-biden-n4952885
President Donald Trump turned Chinese President Xi Jinping's “declining nation” line into a clean political contrast. Xi meant it as a warning about American weakness, while Trump treated it as a diagnosis of President Joe Biden's years in power.
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Trump blamed the Biden administration for what he described as economic weakness, immigration problems, crime and social policies he opposes, including diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
At the same time, he portrayed his administration as having restored American economic and military strength during what he called “16 spectacular months” in office.
He cited a record stock market performance, strong employment numbers, increased foreign investment and military successes abroad as evidence of renewed US power.
“In fact, President Xi congratulated me on so many tremendous successes in such a short period of time,” Trump wrote.
"Two years ago, we were, in fact, a Nation in decline. On that, I fully agree with President Xi! But now, the United States is the hottest Nation anywhere in the world," he said.
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Mad Poet Strikes Again.