Trump's unexpected chess comparison puts VP Harris and China in spotlight
Ex-president shares thoughts about VP Harrisʼs diplomatic abilities during talk-show appearance. His chess-themed remarks about US-China relations caught attention of political observers
In a wide-ranging radio chat with right-wing host Hugh Hewitt in recent months Donald Trump made eye-catching statements about Vice President Kamala Harris diplomatic skills
She wouldnʼt have any idea what happened; it would be like a grand chess master playing a beginner
The ex-presidentʼs comments focused on US-China relations — specifically how Harris might handle talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping (who Trump thinks would treat her like a baby)
The discussion happened during one of Hewitts well-known political broadcasts; where guests often share un-filtered views about current affairs and international policy-making
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The talk-show appearance showed Trumps direct speaking style — using simple comparisons to make his point about complex diplomatic matters