Donald Trump’s top aides are urging him to back Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protesters, but officials say that the president is singularly focused on cutting a trade deal with Xi Jinping
Donald Trump’s top aides are urging him to back Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protesters, but the president isn’t interested, multiple people familiar with the administration’s internal debates say.
It was the most full-throated statement of support Trump has delivered to the pro-democracy protesters., referring to the ongoing trade negotiations between the two countries. “Let then deal humanely with Hong Kong first!” The president’s off-the-cuff commitment caused confusion within the administration. For one, aides were uncertain whether there was a time horizon on the president’s vow of silence, particularly when he went on to make a statement at least mildly supportive of the protesters.
Former officials in both parties have been critical of the administration’s approach to China, though there is broad agreement that the U.S. needs to be tougher on Beijing. “Many are blaming me, and the United States, for the problems going on in Hong Kong. I can’t imagine why?” Trump tweeted. “Our Intelligence has informed us that the Chinese Government is moving troops to the Border with Hong Kong,” he added minutes later. “Everyone should be calm and safe!”’
“The president, instead of having flashing red lights, is giving a green light in effect, and that is not sustainable in U.S. politics,” said Mike Green, who served as a senior National Security Council official in the George W. Bush administration.
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