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2026-09-30 19:18
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Trump Denies Offering to Sell Arms to China's Xi
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Just the NewsRight
Trump disputes ambassador's claim there were discussions with China's president to buy U.S. arms
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First reported by The Hill (Center); 8 outlets over 4h. The left followed 21 min later.
The Hill · Newsmax · +22 min ABC News · +24 min Washington Examiner · +1h The Daily Caller · +2h The Washington Times · +2h The Daily Wire · +4h Just the News
What each side is saying
- ABC NewsLean left
It comes after the U.S. ambassador to China said Trump offered to sell American arms to China.
Read at abcnews.go.com → - The HillCenter
Questions about whether the U.S. could change its posture toward China are on the rise after David Perdue, the U.S. ambassador to China, made waves by saying President Trump had asked Chinese President Xi Jinping if he would “like to buy some.” The president on Monday denied making the offer to Xi…
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The State Department on Monday said that federal law prohibits arms sales to China and no use proposal exists.
Read at justthenews.com → - The Daily WireRight
Trump Floated Selling American Weapons To China During Xi Meeting, Ambassador Says The Daily Wire
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The HillCenter
Trump, China and the question of selling arms to Beijing
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Trump disputes ambassador's claim there were discussions with China's president to buy U.S. arms
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Trump Floated Selling American Weapons To China During Xi Meeting, Ambassador Says - The Daily Wire
Read at dailywire.com →The Washington TimesLean right
Trump denies offering to sell U.S. arms to China at Xi summit
Read at washingtontimes.com →The Daily CallerRight
Trump Throws His China Ambassador Under The Bus, Denies Weapons Offer To Xi Jinping
Read at dailycaller.com →Washington ExaminerLean right
Trump denies US ambassador claim he offered weapons to China
Read at washingtonexaminer.com →ABC NewsLean left
US officials deny there are plans to sell weapons to China
Read at abcnews.go.com →NewsmaxRight
Trump Denies Offering to Sell Arms to China's Xi - Newsmax
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Trump denies discussing arms sales with Xi, adding 'they'd probably like to buy it'
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