Trump praised Xi's indefinite rule and mused that the United States might try it
Reporting and findings
- reported
CNN reported audio of Trump praising Xi Jinping's indefinite tenure and saying the United States might give that approach a shot someday.
- CNN: CNN Newsroom transcript: Trump praises Xi's president-for-life moveFundraiser audio transcript
Summary and current status
The remarks were reported from a closed-door fundraiser; no policy enacted lifetime rule.
People and organizations
- Xi JinpingChinese leader praised in the remarks
- Donald J. Trumpspeaker praising indefinite tenure
Relationships in this file
- Donald J. Trumppraised Xi's indefinite tenureXi Jinping