CNN: Trump on China's Xi consolidating power: 'Maybe we'll give that a shot some day'
President Donald Trump bemoaned a decision not to investigate Hillary Clinton after the 2016 presidential election, decrying a "rigged system" that still doesn't have the "right people" in place to fix it, during a freewheeling speech to Republican donors in Florida on Saturday.
In the closed-door remarks, a recording of which was obtained by CNN, Trump also praised China's President Xi Jinping for recently consolidating power and extending his potential tenure, musing he wouldn't mind making such a maneuver himself.
"He's now president for life. President for life. No, he's great," Trump said. "And look, he was able to do that. I think it's great. Maybe we'll have to give that a shot some day."
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WNU Editor: This reminds me on what happened when President Reagan made a joke that he signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever, and that the bombing will begin in 5 minutes (see link here). His foes took it seriously (including my father who went apoplectic) and President Reagan was condemned for it, while allies and supporters understood it to be a joke and ignored it. The same thing is happening now.
More News On President Trump's Remarks On Chinese President Xi And How He Consolidated Power
Trump praises Chinese president extending tenure 'for life' -- Reuters
US President Donald Trump praises China's Xi Jinping for consolidating grip on power -- DW
Trump praises China's Xi for lifetime mandate extension -- AFP
Donald Trump praises China's decision to scrap limit on presidency term -- ABC News Online
Trump on China abolishing presidential term limits: 'Maybe we'll give that a shot someday' -- Business Insider
'Maybe we'll give that a shot someday': Trump suggests US should do away with term limits after praising China's leader Xi for becoming 'president for life' -- Daily Mail
'President for life' not a bad idea, Trump says of China proposal -- FOX News
