Trump on Russia-China: they'd never use their military on us

Trump on Russia-China: they'd never use their military on us

In the wake of recent geopolitical shifts, U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed concerns about the potential military capabilities of Russia and China, particularly in light of their growing alliance. Trump's comments come as China's President Xi Jinping convenes with his Russian and North Korean counterparts, a move seen as a show of solidarity with the aggressors in Europe's worst war in 80 years [1].

The gathering of Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Beijing this week is a testament to the Chinese president's influence over authoritarian regimes intent on redefining the Western-led global order [1]. This meeting is part of a broader strategy by Xi to pitch his vision for a new global security and economic order at a massive military parade on September 3, marking the end of World War II [1].

Trump's concerns are not unfounded. The potential for a trilateral military axis involving Russia, China, and North Korea could significantly alter the military calculus in the Asia-Pacific region. Analysts have long predicted that such an alliance could strain long-standing U.S. alliances and pose a significant geopolitical challenge [1].

Moreover, the United States' punitive tariff policies under the Trump administration have pushed India closer to China and Russia, potentially forming a powerful economic and military alliance [2]. This shift could further complicate U.S. geopolitical strategies and economic interests.

While Trump has touted his peacemaking credentials and claimed to have ended wars, the potential for new concentrations of military power in the East, including a war aggressor like Russia, raises significant alarm bells for the West [1].

References:
[1] https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/world/2025-09-02-sidelining-trump-chinas-xi-rolls-out-carpet-for-ukraine-war-aggressors/
[2] https://www.news18.com/world/us-expert-warns-of-india-china-russia-alliance-amid-trump-tariffs-americans-cant-compete-ws-l-9544752.html