The Trump campaign issued a strong response to Politico's recent article suggesting that China may prefer former President Trump to return to the White House in the upcoming 2024 election. The campaign's communications director criticized the article, calling it false reporting and accusing the media outlet of being misled by Chinese forces.
The Politico article claimed that China could be aiding Trump's return to power by using covert social media accounts to support his agenda and create political division in the U.S. The report also suggested that a second Trump presidency could benefit China strategically.
In response, the Trump campaign emphasized President Trump's tough stance on China during his previous term, highlighting his efforts to address trade imbalances and hold China accountable for various issues, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
The campaign's communications director criticized Politico for allegedly promoting pro-Chinese talking points and urged the outlet to focus on reporting real news. The response also pointed out alleged errors and political bias in Politico's reporting, accusing the outlet of being influenced by what was described as 'Trump Derangement Syndrome.'
Additionally, the New York Times published a similar article suggesting that America's adversaries, including China and Russia, may prefer Trump to win the 2024 election. The report cited covert Chinese accounts posing as American Trump supporters and highlighted potential reasons why China and Russia might favor a Trump presidency.
The Trump campaign's response underscored concerns about a weaker America under President Biden's leadership and emphasized the need for strong leadership to counter China's growing influence. The campaign concluded by asserting that only Donald J. Trump could prevent a scenario where China becomes stronger at America's expense.
