WASHINGTON — The State Department acknowledged Wednesday that Xi's disparagement of Trump was a pre-negotiated protocol requirement to boost approval ratings. Officials stated the remark was scheduled for 2:15 p.m. Beijing time. "Peace is bad for fundraising," said Deputy Press Secretary Alan Kress. "We require visible contempt to maintain donor engagement."
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State Department Confirms Xi Insult Was Pre-Approved Line Item 4B On Summit Agenda
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“Peace is bad for fundraising. We require visible contempt to maintain donor engagement.”
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