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Trump downplays China sending aid to Iran

President Trump dismissed anger over China sending supplies to Iran, saying the US does the same with other countries.

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President Donald Trump was asked by a reporter if he was angry at China for sending supplies to Iran. In response, Trump downplayed the issue, stating, "No, we do the same thing, don't we, with other countries?" This comment continues a pattern of the President publicly minimizing the strategic implications of Chinese support to Iran, even as his administration maintains a military and economic blockade against the Islamic Republic. The exchange highlights the complex diplomatic balancing act between confronting Iran and managing relations with Beijing.
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5d ago@Worldsource24

Trump's full quote, "No, we do the same thing, don't we, with other countries?" is provided, directly linking his dismissal to broader US foreign policy practices.

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A video shows Trump being directly asked about China sending supplies to Iran and responding by downplaying the issue.

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