The Trump campaign has issued a scathing response to Politico’s recent report claiming that China would prefer former President Trump back in the White House and is actively aiding those efforts. In a statement released on Wednesday evening, Trump campaign communications director Steven Cheung called the assertion “harebrained” and accused Politico of peddling lies.
The campaign’s response comes after Politico published an article titled “China’s 2024 election play,” which suggested that China could be working to help Trump return to office. The article cited covert Chinese social media accounts posing as Trump supporters and promoting pro-MAGA content to amplify Trump’s agenda.
Cheung dismissed the article as being influenced by “devious Chinese forces” and accused Politico of being manipulated by China. He also criticized the outlet for featuring commentary from individuals with potential biases, such as Democrat donor Rorry Daniels.
The response from the Trump campaign comes amidst a broader discussion about foreign interference in U.S. elections, with reports suggesting that both China and Russia may have preferences for certain candidates in the upcoming 2024 election. The New York Times also published a similar piece to Politico’s, highlighting potential reasons why China and Russia might prefer Trump back in the White House.
Overall, the Trump campaign’s response underscores the ongoing debate about foreign influence in U.S. politics and the potential impact it could have on the upcoming election. As the 2024 election season heats up, the issue of foreign interference is likely to remain a key point of contention.
