Trump 2.0 certain to be more hawkish on China, analysts warn, as shooting sparks sympathy
- Long-term impact of rally shooting yet to be seen but a return of Donald Trump as president is viewed as certain to spell trouble for China
A second Trump administration was certain to be more hawkish towards China, Chinese analysts have warned.
Media reports were soon awash with photos and reports of a bloodied Trump defiantly pumping his fist as he was led away by security officers, in scenes expected to swell support among voters.
The preceding weeks had seen Trump stuck in a close race with his successor, Joe Biden, and widening leads in some national polls following a presidential debate earlier this month.
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Trump rally shooting: Biden orders security review, FBI believes shooter acted alone
In a social media post hours after the attack, Trump called on the country to “stand united”, ahead of the Republican National Convention starting Monday where he is expected to be named the party’s presidential candidate for the election in November.