Left: @MarshaBlackburn saying Trump is “tough” on China
— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) May 14, 2026
Right: Trump glazing China hours later pic.twitter.com/MEGqlZZhEG
Trump to Xi: You’re a great leader—I say it to everybody. Sometimes people don’t like me saying it. I say it anyway because it’s true. I always say the truth. pic.twitter.com/kxyC6QXSNj
— Acyn (@Acyn) May 14, 2026
Rep. Mark Alford: "Our partnership with Taiwan is important, but ... " pic.twitter.com/ZNfKtYt0GP
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 14, 2026
Reporter: How were the talks sir?
— Acyn (@Acyn) May 14, 2026
Trump: Great. China is beautiful.
Reporter: Did you talk about Taiwan?
Trump:
Reporter: Did you talk about Taiwan?
Trump: pic.twitter.com/1uL6nqwm5Y
Then why is the price of oil so high?Bessent: "Given what's going on in the Mideast, we think that not only China, but countries all around the world are gonna look to diversify away from the Middle East for a more stable source of energy, and what better place than the US?" pic.twitter.com/jYa2JKvi6e
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 14, 2026
Why?Bessent: "China has a much bigger interest in reopening the strait than the US does" pic.twitter.com/SyxZ8KVvhy
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 14, 2026
BERMAN: How much longer is it gonna cost you $100 to fill up your truck?
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 14, 2026
REP. ALFORD: We have control over the Strait of Hormuz right now. Things have improved
BERMAN: If we have control, why aren't there vessels coming in and out of the strait right now?
ALFORD: Because there… pic.twitter.com/0IYYdKcuNw
BERMAN: How much longer is it gonna cost you $100 to fill up your truck?
REP. ALFORD: We have control over the Strait of Hormuz right now. Things have improved
BERMAN: If we have control, why aren't there vessels coming in and out of the strait right now?
ALFORD: Because there are still safety issues
Because Trump cares?Bessent: "I believe crude will come down quickly ... inflation will also come down very quickly" pic.twitter.com/HZ4HI1Q5PS
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 14, 2026
You gotta understand 4-dimensional chess. ♟️BERMAN: The president said 'I don't think about Americans' financial situation.' How much do you think about Americans' financial situation when it comes to Iran?
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 14, 2026
REP. MARK ALFORD: He was saying, look, he does care about the American people pic.twitter.com/nzRnwLcFFK
Or to American agriculture and rural America.Sen. Roger Marshall: "We trust in Trump. He's over there making a great deal for us. Nobody has done more for American agriculture and rural America than President Trump and a Republican-only Congress." pic.twitter.com/dXjVqTX4k9
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 14, 2026
KERNEN: Will Xi ask Trump to change the longstanding strategic ambiguity policy or limit arms sales to Taiwan?
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 14, 2026
BESSENT: I'm confident President Trump understands the issues around that and is very resolute in his answers
KERNEN: Would Trump give concessions to XI?
BESSENT: I'm… pic.twitter.com/ynrpPHJQsB
KERNEN: Will Xi ask Trump to change the longstanding strategic ambiguity policy or limit arms sales to Taiwan?Because he’s as predictable as the movements of a loose fire hose.
BESSENT: I'm confident President Trump understands the issues around that and is very resolute in his answers
KERNEN: Would Trump give concessions to XI?
BESSENT: I'm not gonna get ahead of the president
See?Trump: "Chinese restaurants in America today outnumber the five largest fast foods in the United States all combined. That's a pretty big statement." pic.twitter.com/iUTfalRu56
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 14, 2026
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