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Trump mocked over 2012 tweet criticizing Obama's Xi visit as he hosts Chinese leader

Social media users highlight Trump's old attack on Obama for the exact same diplomatic protocol he's now extending to China's Xi Jinping.

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What to know

  • Trump welcomed Xi Jinping with a three-day state visit on September 24, the first such visit since 1962, but social media users highlighted a 2012 tweet where Trump attacked Obama for hosting Xi with the exact same diplomatic ceremony.
  • The contradiction underscores Trump's policy shift toward China: once harshly critical of the country and Obama's engagement, he has now imposed tariffs before reaching a trade truce and initiated his own state visit.
  • The resurfaced tweet exemplifies Trump's historical inconsistency on China policy and diplomatic protocol, becoming a flashpoint for online commentary about political hypocrisy.

“On critical issues like human rights we will continue to emphasize what we believe is the importance of recognizing the aspirations and rights of all people”

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Trump mocked over 2012 tweet criticizing Obama's Xi visit as he hosts Chinese leader
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Peak 2 pieces in two hours at Sep 24, 9 AM; 3 pieces over 5 days (2 articles · 1 post) Sep 24, 7 AM — 1 piece · 1 article — Google News 1Sep 24, 9 AM — 2 pieces · 1 article · 1 post — Mastodon 1, Newswires 1Sep 24, 11 AM — quietSep 24, 1 PM — quietSep 24, 3 PM — quietSep 24, 5 PM — quietSep 24, 7 PM — quietSep 24, 9 PM — quietSep 24, 11 PM — quietSep 25, 1 AM — quietSep 25, 3 AM — quietSep 25, 5 AM — quietSep 25, 7 AM — quietSep 25, 9 AM — quietSep 25, 11 AM — quietSep 25, 1 PM — quietSep 25, 3 PM — quietSep 25, 5 PM — quietSep 25, 7 PM — quietSep 25, 9 PM — quietSep 25, 11 PM — quietSep 26, 1 AM — quietSep 26, 3 AM — quietSep 26, 5 AM — quietSep 26, 7 AM — quietSep 26, 9 AM — quietSep 26, 11 AM — quietSep 26, 1 PM — quietSep 26, 3 PM — quietSep 26, 5 PM — quietSep 26, 7 PM — quietSep 26, 9 PM — quietSep 26, 11 PM — quietYesterday, 1 AM — quietYesterday, 3 AM — quietYesterday, 5 AM — quietYesterday, 7 AM — quietYesterday, 9 AM — quietYesterday, 11 AM — quietYesterday, 1 PM — quietYesterday, 3 PM — quietYesterday, 5 PM — quietYesterday, 7 PM — quietYesterday, 9 PM — quietYesterday, 11 PM — quietToday, 1 AM — quietToday, 3 AM — quietToday, 5 AM — quietToday, 7 AM — quietToday, 9 AM — quietToday, 11 AM — quietToday, 1 PM — quietToday, 3 PM — quietToday, 5 PM — quietToday, 7 PM — quietToday, 9 PM — quiet 1–2
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    Social media users highlight Trump's contradiction

    After Trump's Xi visit, social media users resurfaced his 2012 tweet criticizing Obama for the same diplomatic protocol. YouTuber Adam Mockler and others replied with images of Trump greeting Xi, noting the inconsistency.

    “There's always a tweet…”
    — Social media poster
    1. 2 outlets Trump trolled over resurfaced tweet attacking Obama for hosting China’s Xi Jinping: ‘So wrong!’

      first by Independent UK, 4d ago · also The Independent

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    Trump welcomes Xi Jinping with red carpet state visit

    President Trump personally welcomed China's leader Xi Jinping to the U.S. at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday, rolling out the red carpet as part of a historic three-day state visit—marking the first such visit since 1962.

  3. background

    Trump attacks Obama for hosting Xi Jinping with state ceremony — Before entering politics, Trump criticized Obama on Twitter for hosting China's Vice President Xi Jinping at the Pentagon with formal ceremonies including music and cannons.