1. Trump Departs for China, Announces Huang Renxun's Accompanying Mission via Airborne Post —On the afternoon of May 12th, Eastern Time, Trump boarded Air Force One to depart for China. Before landing, Trump posted on "Real Social Media" that it was

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1. Trump Departs for China, Announces Huang Renxun's Accompanying Mission via Airborne Post —On the afternoon of May 12th, Eastern Time, Trump boarded Air Force One to depart for China. Before landing, Trump posted on "Real Social Media" that it was an honor to travel to the great China with so many distinguished individuals; he called Huang Renxun's alleged lack of invitation "fake news," adding that Huang was currently traveling with him on Air Force One. 2. Claims Preventing Iran from Developing Nuclear Weapons is "Just a Matter of Time" —Trump stated that the conflict with Iran does not need to be resolved hastily. In an interview, Trump claimed that Iran is facing the risk of having its revenue sources cut off. He also stated that he is confident he can prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, saying, "It's just a matter of time." 3. Claims Preventing Iran from Acquiring Nuclear Weapons is More Important Than the Economic Pain of the American People —When asked on Tuesday how much the economic pain of the American people would motivate him to reach an agreement with Iran, Trump stated that he does not consider the financial situation of the American people on the Iran issue; only preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons can push him to reach an agreement. 4. Believing the American People Will Understand Stock Market Fluctuations —Trump: Every American understands that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons. If the stock market fluctuates slightly, the American people will understand. Moreover, the American people understand why the costs are so high now; these costs will drop rapidly after the war. 5. Denounces Media Praising Iran's Military Performance as "Treason" —Trump posted on social media on Tuesday, "The fake news media's claims that Iran has performed well militarily for the United States are almost treasonous because they are completely wrong, even absurd." 6. Posts Image Claiming Venezuela is the 51st State—Trump posted a map on Tuesday depicting neighboring Venezuela as the American flag, labeled "the 51st state."