Trump Compares Putin and Xi Jinping: "These Are People Not To Be Toyed With"

Nov 03, 2025 01:28 pm CST

In a revealing CBS interview, former President Trump shared his perspectives on Russian and Chinese leaders, describing both Putin and Xi Jinping as "tough, smart leaders" while confirming plans for US nuclear testing and discussing his approach to international conflicts. Trump claimed success in stopping eight wars during his administration and expressed confidence in eventually resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict.