Trump swoons over strongman soulmate Xi – are you feeling jealous, Vladimir?

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Deference was deafening as US president rolled out red carpet for world’s biggest jailer of journalists – perhaps he was seeking tips One is an authoritarian who represses the media with a strong allergy to democratic elections.

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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:30:54 UTC.

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  1. Xi Jinping tests Donald Trump with 'Thucydides Trap'

  2. Iranian-American group sues Trump over war

  3. Trump's war on press runs into judicial hurdle; court orders WH to let journos back in

  4. White House restores access to media outlets banned by Trump after judge's order

  5. Democratic lawmakers accuse Trump administration of interference in Brazilian elections

  6. White House allows blocked reporters in after judge lifts Trump ban

  7. Trump swoons over strongman soulmate Xi – are you feeling jealous, Vladimir?

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