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kentuck

(115,566 posts)
Wed May 13, 2026, 08:27 AM 4 hrs ago

Trump arrives in China to make a deal...

He needs them to help resolve his war with Iran.

He will give them anything they want up to a trillion dollars.

Traveling with him are Marco Rubio, Elon Musk, and a couple of family members, including Eric and his wife.

China is probably Iran's largest customer for Iranian oil. They are also equipped to offer Iran military assistance.

Trump wants someone to stop him before he kills again.

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chicoescuela

(3,176 posts)
1. Maybe, based on who came out the door with him I think he is more
Wed May 13, 2026, 08:30 AM
4 hrs ago

interested in making business deals for his corrupt family and friends.
Iran is secondary and beyond his abilities.

kentuck

(115,566 posts)
2. He is always thinking of himself first....
Wed May 13, 2026, 08:33 AM
4 hrs ago

...but the blunder in Iran has put a temporary damper on his quest to rule the world and all its gold.

chicoescuela

(3,176 posts)
3. You're right. $, the ballroom and arch are always the priorities over Iran.
Wed May 13, 2026, 08:37 AM
4 hrs ago

Such a dumb MFer

DET

(2,585 posts)
4. Tells You All You Need to Know
Wed May 13, 2026, 08:39 AM
4 hrs ago

So he comes out of the plane with Eric and Lara, and Elon Musk. Not Marco Rubio or any other senior government official. This is going to be the grift to end all grifts, ‘like nobody’s ever seen before.’

Lovie777

(23,620 posts)
6. shithole has already sold his soul to the devil...................
Wed May 13, 2026, 09:10 AM
4 hrs ago

now he's trying to sell the USA's soul as well. No worries about the Republican Party soul, evil have gotten them.

DFW

(60,415 posts)
7. Former version: The Devil Went Down to Georgia. Newer version: The Donald Went Down to China
Wed May 13, 2026, 09:52 AM
3 hrs ago

Well, the Donald went down to China
He was lookin´ for some oil to steal
He was in a bind, 'cause he was dealin' blind
Didn't know his toe from his heel

He came face to face with Xi Jin Ping
All flush with oil and new-mined gold
And the Donald jumped out of Air Force One
And said, "put Iran on hold!

"You probably didn't even know it, but I'm a business genius too
"And if you dare to take a scare, I've a rotten deal for you
"Now, you make your products cheaply, but give the Donald his due
"I'm a big time cheater and a big chest beater, and I know how to turn a screw!"

Xi grinned and said "my name is Jin Ping, and I look like an easy mark
"But I see through your scam, and I'll make VietNam
"Seem like a walk in the park!"

Johonny

(26,555 posts)
8. Xi will pretend to invest trillions in the US
Wed May 13, 2026, 10:08 AM
3 hrs ago

Give the Trump family some bullshit deal, and then ask for the removal of tariffs/trade restrictions on chips etc...

Trump will talk about getting a great deal!

Will Iran be settled. I feel this is unlikely.

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