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Red lines Trump and Xi promised not to touch | On Balance Full Show
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43:03Now PlayingOn this episode of "On Balance": Leland Vittert examines President Trump’s historic trip to China. The Chinese have literally rolled out the red carpet for Trump, but the stakes have never been higher. Ahead of Trump's meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, China has presented its four red lines. Steve Yates, senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation, retired Gen. Philip Breedlove and Elaine Dezenski, senior director at the FDD Center on Economic and Financial Power, provide insight into what's at stake.
Meanwhile, can China solve President Trump's economic woes at home? As the war in Iran rages on, gas prices are soaring and the cost of living is getting more unaffordable. Trump may be hoping a meeting with Xi will fix his problems, but that may not be the case. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Representative Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, weighs in.
Later, China-Taiwan relations: Xi’s biggest ask will likely be for Trump to pause U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. With fears of Chinese military action in Taiwan and potential bioweapons, amid an ongoing war with Iran, Trump must tread carefully. Co-authors of “2084: A Novel Of Future War," Elliot Ackerman, a former Marine CIA special activities officer, and retired Adm. James Stavridis explain it all.
Plus, how will Trump’s China trip play into the midterms? With both parties thinking they will walk away with a huge victory, Trump believes a successful meeting with Xi will result in a red wave. NewsNation’s Chris Cillizza joins former Steve Cortes, senior adviser in the Trump presidential campaign, to discuss.
This episode of “On Balance” originally aired on Wednesday, May 13 2026.
"On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects. Weekdays at 9p/8C. #OnBalance
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