Trump Describes Xi Jinping's Officials as "Scared" During Bilateral Meeting, Wishes for Similar Cabinet Discipline

Nov 06, 2025 02:22 am CST

During a White House breakfast with Republican senators, President Trump recounted his recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, noting the strict discipline of Chinese officials and expressing admiration for their formal demeanor. The commentary comes despite Trump's own cabinet meetings being characterized by displays of loyalty, with former Biden press secretary Jen Psaki describing them as "sycophantic."