Senator John Kennedy delivered a fiery defense of President Trump’s China strategy, accusing the Chinese Communist Party of operating like a “gang of thieves.” He slammed China for decades of stealing American intellectual property, declaring, “They’ll steal your socks without taking off your shoes.” Kennedy praised Trump as the first president brave enough to confront Beijing’s cheating head-on.
Trump’s tough tariffs have hit China hard, and Kennedy says it’s about time. For over 20 years, China broke every promise it made when joining the World Trade Organization. They flooded global markets with cheap goods while stealing technology and slapping unfair tariffs on American products. Kennedy called Trump’s approach a “wake-up call” to protect U.S. workers and industries.
The Louisiana Republican didn’t sugarcoat China’s threats. He warned that the CCP uses every trick—illegal subsidies, corporate espionage, and forced technology transfers—to undermine America. “They didn’t get rich playing by the rules,” Kennedy said. He applauded Trump for finally treating China like the economic enemy they’ve become, not a trading partner.
Some worry about short-term pain from tariffs, but Kennedy insists it’s worth the fight. Prices might rise temporarily, but he argues weak-kneed politicians let China bully America for too long. “You don’t negotiate with thieves—you lock the door,” Kennedy said. He believes Trump’s toughness will lead to better deals and fairer competition.
Kennedy highlighted growing bipartisan anger at China’s aggression. Even Democrats admit China exploits U.S. markets while blocking American companies. The senator stressed that standing up to Beijing isn’t partisan—it’s about survival. “China wants to replace America as the global superpower,” he warned. “Trump’s the only one stopping them.”
The senator dismissed critics who claim tariffs hurt farmers and manufacturers. He pointed to booming exports and reshored jobs as proof Trump’s plan works. “China needs us more than we need them,” Kennedy said. He vowed to keep pushing for stricter export controls and bans on Chinese land purchases near U.S. military bases.
Kennedy contrasted Trump’s backbone with past presidents who let China walk all over America. He blasted Obama and Biden for empty threats and failed “strategic patience.” “Weakness invites aggression,” Kennedy said. “Trump’s showing the world America won’t be bullied anymore—by anyone.”
The message resonated with patriots tired of watching China cheat its way to power. Kennedy’s blunt talk reflects the conservative belief that strength, not appeasement, secures peace. As he put it: “The era of bending the knee to communist bullies is over.”