Trump Congratulates Xi Jinping, Says "Send My Regards to Putin and Kim Jong Un"

"China Gained Freedom Through American Sacrifice, Must Remember"
"Kim Jong Un and Putin's Attendance Not a Threat to the U.S.," Trump Dismisses Concerns

President Donald Trump of the United States commented on the 80th anniversary military parade commemorating China's Victory Day, saying, "Please send my warm regards to Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, and Kim Jong Un, Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea, who are conspiring against the United States." On September 3, after the parade began, President Trump posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, "I wish President Xi Jinping and the wonderful people of China a meaningful and memorable day of celebration," adding, "Please send my regards to President Vladimir Putin and Chairman Kim Jong Un, who are conspiring against the United States."

Nerd Trump, President of the United States, said regarding the 80th anniversary military parade of China's Victory Day, "Please send warm regards to Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, and Kim Jongun, Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea, who are conspiring against the United States." Photo by EPA Yonhap News

President Trump stated, "The biggest question is whether President Xi will mention the tremendous support and the 'blood' that the United States provided to defend China's freedom from foreign invaders during this commemoration." He pointed out, "Many Americans lost their lives on the path to China's victory and glory." He emphasized, "Their bravery and sacrifice deserve to be honored and remembered."

Previously, President Trump had stated that he was not concerned about this Victory Day event. During a press conference held at the White House the previous day, when asked whether the attendance of Chairman Kim Jong Un and President Vladimir Putin at China's military parade posed a threat, he dismissed the concern, saying, "No." He continued, "China needs the United States, and we are in a much stronger position than China needs us," adding, "I also have a very good relationship with President Xi Jinping."

In an interview on the "Scott Jennings Radio Show," also released on the same day, President Trump was asked whether he was concerned about China and Russia forming an alliance against the United States. He replied, "I am not worried at all." He added, "We have the most powerful military in the world, and they will never use their military against us. Trust me."

North Korea, China, and Russia's Leaders Gather Together for the First Time in 66 Years

Meanwhile, during this event, the leaders of North Korea, China, and Russia appeared together in public. It has been 66 years since the leaders of these three countries gathered in one place, the last time being in 1959 during the Soviet era. On this day, Chairman Kim Jong Un entered the venue alone, wearing a suit with a white tie instead of his usual People's Suit, and was not accompanied by his daughter Kim Ju Ae. President Putin wore a red tie and was the last to arrive at the venue.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and North Korean State Affairs Commission Chairman Kim Jongun attended the large-scale military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory Day held on the 3rd at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

The leaders of North Korea, China, and Russia stood together in the front row, with President Putin, President Xi Jinping and his wife, and Chairman Kim Jong Un positioned at the center, as President Xi and his wife welcomed foreign guests and posed for commemorative photos in the southern square of the Palace Museum. As they proceeded to Tiananmen Gate Tower, the three leaders were seen conversing at the front. During this time, President Putin stood to the right of President Xi, and Chairman Kim stood to his left.

After ascending Tiananmen Gate Tower, President Putin and Chairman Kim Jong Un entered in succession after President Xi, and during the main event, they sat together at the center of the tower. Even on the tower, President Putin was seated to the right of President Xi, and Chairman Kim to his left. Scenes of Chairman Kim and President Xi conversing were also captured on the broadcast.