Graham Calls China’s Allies ‘Dirtbags’ at Trump‑Xi
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- Lindsey Graham – the Republican senator from South Carolina, called China’s allies “dirtbags” in an interview.
- Sean Hannity – the Fox News host who conducted the interview with Graham.
- President Trump – was in Beijing meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping at a summit when Graham made the comment.
- Chinese government – was the target of Graham’s criticism, as he said its allies are “all dirtbags.”
- Beijing – the location of the Trump‑Xi summit where the remarks were made.
Why it matters: The comment highlights the GOP’s hard‑line stance on China at a time when the administration is engaging in high‑level talks, underscoring internal political pressure on U.S.–China foreign policy and reflecting a broader partisan narrative that frames China’s allies as hostile.
