Trump says China’s Xi marveled at how the US became ‘hottest country’ in the world: ‘He looks up to us’
President Trump stated that Chinese leader Xi Jinping expressed admiration for the United States during a recent interview. Trump claimed that Xi acknowledged the U.S. as the 'hottest country' in the world, attributing this success to his leadership. The president emphasized the positive relationship he has cultivated with Xi during his second term.
- ▪Trump mentioned that Xi Jinping respects his leadership since the beginning of his second term.
- ▪During a visit to China, Trump claimed that Xi said he has never seen anything like the U.S.'s rapid success.
- ▪Trump's comments reflect a belief that the U.S. has recovered from a period of decline under former President Biden.
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Politics Trump says China’s Xi marveled at how the US became ‘hottest country’ in the world: ‘He looks up to us’ By Victor Nava Published June 3, 2026, 6:06 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Chinese leader Xi Jinping expressed deep respect for the job President Trump has done in his second term, the commander-in-chief told “Pod Force One” in the latest episode out Wednesday. “Today you have the hottest country anywhere in the world, the most successful country anywhere in the world,” the president boasted in an interview with The Post’s Miranda Devine. 3 President Trump mentioned how Chinese President Xi Jinping respects his leadership since beginning his second term in an interview with The Post’s Miranda Devine.
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