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Trump said Thursday at the White House the U.S. could cut defense spending in half at some point in the future. The comments came in the context of Trump discussing a potential conference on defense spending with China and Russia.

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[–] hydroptic@sopuli.xyz 11 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Boy, the kompromat Russians have on Trump must really be something for him to say things like this this out loud. I wonder if the Chinese have something on him too?

[–] megopie@beehaw.org 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I mean, he’s struck “independent Taiwan” from gov websites, so makes sense he’s working for china as well.

[–] Powderhorn@beehaw.org 3 points 3 months ago

He's not doing to turn down money from anybody. That and power are his only goals.

[–] t3rmit3@beehaw.org 11 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

This is just him manufacturing a dip for his friends to buy in on, and to pressure the bosses for bribes.