🐉Trump Praises Hong Kong Crackdown, Sparking Global Outcry
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Trump's series of tweets on March 19, 2025, applauded "strong policing" after mass democracy protests in Hong Kong, sparking global outcry. Democrats labeled statements "pro-authoritarian" while tech stocks slid on China-risk fears as UK and EU issued rare joint rebuke.
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Why This Matters
Your Human Rights Optics:
Democrats label statements "pro-authoritarian" damaging America's democracy promotion worldwide.
Your Market Jitters:
Tech stocks slide on China-risk fears affecting investment portfolios and economic stability.
Your Diplomatic Strain:
UK and EU issue rare joint rebuke straining relationships with key allies.
Your Global Leadership:
Praising authoritarian crackdowns undermines America's role as democracy defender.
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In his tweet thread, President Trump praised Hong Kong police for ensuring:
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International Relations
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The UK and which EU country issued a rare joint rebuke within 24 h?
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Diplomacy
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Following the tweets, the Hang Seng index closed down:
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Economics
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Chinese state paper Global Times called Trump's tweets “_____ justice.”
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Media Literacy
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Amnesty International reports police used which crowd-control weapon for first time?
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Human Rights
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Twitter added what label to two of the President's tweets?
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Technology
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CIA open-source report says Beijing may cite Trump's praise to justify tougher enforcement of which law?
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National Security
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Alibaba ADRs fell roughly how much on NYSE the day after the tweets?
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Trade
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Human Rights Watch launched petition #StandWith_____ following the tweets.
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Advocacy
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Senator Rubio introduced S. 3042 to revoke which trade status for HK police suppliers?
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Congress
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YouGov poll: what % of U.S. adults disagreed with the President's praise?
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Public Opinion
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CNN fact-check noted tweet #3 mis-stated that protests had “_____ participants.”
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Media
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Analysts compared Trump's stance to 1989 comments by which U.K. PM on Tiananmen?
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