Trump Faces Mockery Over Resurfaced 2012 Tweet Criticizing Obama for Hosting Xi Jinping

Trump mocked over old tweet criticizing Obama for hosting Xi. Social media highlights irony as Trump now hosts Chinese leader.

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September 24, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump has drawn sharp online criticism after a 2012 tweet resurfaced that condemned former President Barack Obama for hosting then-Vice President Xi Jinping at the Pentagon.

The tweet, which read, “So wrong! @BarackObama is hosting China’s VP Xi Jinping today at the Pentagon with a full honor ceremony with music and cannons…” was posted before Trump entered politics and highlighted his early skepticism of China.

During Trump’s recent state visit to the U.S., where he welcomed Xi at Joint Base Andrews, social media users pointed out the irony, sharing images and GIFs referencing the old message. The event marked the first time since 1962 that a U.S. president personally greeted a foreign leader at the base, drawing attention to the historical significance of the moment.

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At the time of the 2012 meeting, Obama emphasized the need for fair trade practices and human rights dialogue with China, while Trump had previously claimed that global warming was invented by China to harm U.S. manufacturing.

Trump’s current administration has imposed tariffs on Chinese goods, though a trade agreement was eventually reached. During this visit, he also mentioned discussions about the conflict in Iran, stating, I’ll be talking about that and many other subjects – but it is all coming along well, including that.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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