Republican senator skewers Xi as a 'reptile' after Trump fawns over Chinese leader and warns: 'His God is himself'
- Posted on September 24, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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In brief
Tensions escalate on Capitol Hill as Republican lawmakers express strong disapproval of Trump's diplomatic overtures toward Chinese President Xi Jinping. A prominent senator criticized Xi's autocratic governance, accusing him of elevating himself to divine status. The incident reflects deep partisan divisions within Congress regarding US-China relations and Trump's foreign policy approach, highlighting ongoing concerns about appeasing authoritarian regimes.
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Republican senator skewers Xi as a 'reptile' after Trump fawns over Chinese leader and warns: 'His God is himself'
Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Chinese President Xi Jinping this week but on Capitol Hill some lawmakers were just seeing red.
