President Trump’s former national security adviser criticized the substance behind high-level U.S.-China summits, suggesting that announced agreements should be met with skepticism. During an interview, he implied that past declarations from such meetings may lack meaningful follow-through. The remarks come ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the White House, raising questions about whether diplomatic promises will translate into real policy changes. Doubts about the credibility of these agreements could shape public and political reactions to any deals unveiled during the trip.
John Bolton, President Trump’s former national security adviser, said Wednesday Trump “just wants to announce deals” during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the White House. In an interview on NewsNation, host Leland Vittert asked Bolton if Americans should believe the outcomes or announcements from meetings between Chinese and U.S. leaders. “Not really until you...
