Former President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping was “100 per cent correct” when he described the United States as a declining nation — but Trump insisted Xi was referring to the period of Joe Biden’s presidency, not the current administration.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump argued that the country had “suffered immeasurably” during the four years of the Biden administration and listed what he called its failings: open borders, high taxes, controversial social policies, problematic trade deals and rising crime. “On that score, he was 100 per cent correct,” Trump wrote.
Trump contrasted that assessment with what he described as a dramatic turnaround under his leadership. He pointed to the first 16 months of his administration as evidence of recovery, citing record stock markets and 401(k) values, a stronger economy, what he characterized as a booming job market, and renewed military successes.
He also highlighted developments in Venezuela and claimed a severe weakening of Iran’s military capability, saying these were examples of the administration’s foreign-policy “victories.” Trump added that trillions in foreign investment were flowing into the United States and praised his administration’s rollback of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs.
Trump said Xi’s original comment did not reflect the “incredible rise” the United States had shown during his time in office and expressed hope for an improved relationship with China. “Now, the United States is the hottest Nation anywhere in the world, and hopefully our relationship with China will be stronger and better than ever before,” he wrote.
The remarks come amid continuing global scrutiny of U.S.-China ties and ongoing domestic debate over economic and social policy. Trump’s comments reiterate his frequent criticism of the Biden years and his claim that his own administration has restored U.S. strength.
