Trump’s powerful new friends are making MAGA uncomfortable
- Posted on October 2, 2026
- By The Hill
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In brief
Trump's recent high-profile meetings with international leaders including China's Xi Jinping and New York City's Mayor Zohran Mamdani, alongside tech industry executives, are generating significant debate within Republican circles. These strategic alliances raise questions about alignment with traditional MAGA priorities and could potentially fracture the core base of support that has defined Trump's political movement in recent years.
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Trump’s powerful new friends are making MAGA uncomfortable
President Trump’s appearances with Chinese President Xi Jinping, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) and leaders from Silicon Valley risk turning off his political base just as Republicans are s…
