WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping could help with a deal with Iran, but added that the United States does not need help.
Trump’s comments came in response to a question from Breitbart News during a gaggle with reporters on the South Lawn of the White House, en route to Beijing, China.
“Do you think President Xi can help and contribute to a deal with Iran?” Breitbart News asked.
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“He could. I mean, it might be. I don’t think we need any help with Iran, to be honest with you. They’re defeated militarily, and they’ll either do the right thing, or we’ll finish the job.”
According to the White House pool report, the president was asked by another outlet what his message to Xi on Iran is.
“I think number one, we’re going to have a long talk about it. I think he’s been relatively good,
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