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Xi Makes Trump Climb Stairs_ Learn Ancient Greek History _ Tremble Over Taiwan Talk _ The Daily Show

Xi Makes Trump Climb Stairs, Learn Ancient Greek History & Tremble Over Taiwan Talk | The Daily Show

Jordan Klepper takes a satirical look at Donald Trump’s high-profile visit to China, where diplomatic pageantry, cultural misunderstandings, and unexpected moments provide plenty of material for political comedy.

From Trump’s encounter with endless staircases to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s reference to the ancient Greek concept known as the “Thucydides Trap,” the episode explores the tensions and symbolism surrounding U.S.–China relations. Klepper also examines the sensitive issue of Taiwan…

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