Second ('Third') Trump Presidency Thread

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Information on a 2019 visit by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp to the Chinese Consulate in Houston is sometimes highlighted in political discussions.
  • The Context: The Chinese Consulate in Houston was ordered closed by the U.S. government in July 2020 due to allegations that it operated as a hub for spying and intellectual property theft.
  • The Claim: Before the closure, in 2019, then-Governor-elect/Governor Brian Kemp visited the Chinese Consulate in Houston. Social media posts and critics have used this visit to allege that Kemp was cozy with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
  • The Meeting: Reports indicate that during a meeting there, Kemp, along with other officials, met with Chinese officials, where he reportedly praised the consulate's role in strengthening economic ties between Georgia and China.
This incident has been used by political opponents to criticize Kemp's past diplomatic engagements with Chinese officials.
On July 12, 2019, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp met with Li Qiangmin, the Chinese Consul General in Houston, at the Chinese Consulate in Houston. This meeting occurred before the U.S. government ordered the consulate's closure in July 2020, citing it as a hub for Chinese Communist Party (CCP) espionage and intellectual property theft.
Here are the key details regarding the allegations and the meeting:
  • The Meeting: Reports and social media posts from 2020 highlighted that during the 2019 meeting, Kemp allegedly praised the Consul General. The visit was part of Georgia's efforts to foster economic ties with China.
  • Context of the Consulate: The Chinese Consulate in Houston was closed by the Trump administration in July 2020 following accusations that it was operating outside normal diplomatic norms, which included allegations of acting as a "spying hub".
  • Political Criticism: During his 2022 campaign, Kemp faced criticism from political opponents regarding his previous engagements with Chinese officials, with opponents raising concerns about his encouragement of Chinese investment in Georgia and potential national security risks.
While opponents have highlighted this 2019 meeting to criticize his record, it is important to note that the Houston consulate was considered a legal diplomatic mission at the time of the visit, prior to its closure for espionage allegations in 2020.
 
thethe said:
And then you tell them you want men in womens locker rooms.

SEe how that goes!
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People vote with their wallets. When their wallets are hurting and a candidate tells them that they can get them good paying union jobs. They're going that way. You're so confused about identity politics. Most people don't care about that. They care about welfare.
 
zitothebrave said:
People vote with their wallets. When their wallets are hurting and a candidate tells them that they can get them good paying union jobs. They're going that way. You're so confused about identity politics. Most people don't care about that. They care about welfare.
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Everyones wallets are getting fatter - Not sure what you're talking about.
 
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