Trump Braces for Mar-a-Lago Meeting With Xi Jinping

The transcript discusses President Trump's decision to meet Chinese leaders at Mar-a-lago instead of Washington, highlighting tensions over North Korea and Taiwan. It explores the potential implications of this meeting, focusing on trade and currency issues, and the absence of a formal state visit. The discussion also touches on Trump's previous rhetoric and its impact on US-China relations.

Why did President Trump choose Mar-a-lago for the meeting with President Xi instead of the White House?

• To avoid media attention

• Due to tense relations with China

• For a more formal setting

• To accommodate more guests

What is one potential lesson President Xi might learn from previous meetings with Trump?

• Meetings are always held at the White House

• There is always a press conference

• Pre-meeting rhetoric may differ from actual discussions

• Trump's rhetoric is always consistent

How will the optics of the meeting at Mar-a-lago differ from a typical state visit?

• There will be a grand parade

• It will include a formal state dinner

• There will be no official state visit protocols

• It will be held in a public park

What was one of President Trump's campaign promises regarding China?

• To increase trade tariffs

• To name China a currency manipulator

• To reduce military presence in Asia

• To establish a new embassy in China

How has President Trump's stance on China as a currency manipulator changed?

• He has ignored the issue

• He has softened his stance

• He has maintained the same stance

• He has intensified his stance