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Farmer-Rick

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10. But it did originate

Reply to sl8 (Reply #1)

Fri Oct 31, 2025, 11:41 AM

Oct 31

on a Mandarin-speaking online message board on April 16, 2025.

And on April 17, 2025, the image was featured on a news report uploaded by a Taiwanese media company on Instagram.

So probably some Chinese influence there.

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Chinese seem to be impressed with Trumpy's visit ... [View all] Liberal In Texas Oct 31 OP

Fact Check: Chinese Embassy In US Did NOT Post Cartoon That Depicts Trump Having Tariff-Related Tantrum sl8 Oct 31 #1

How about that. Ya just can't trust social media for accuracy anymore. Liberal In Texas Oct 31 #2

Very true. Luckily, it remains our choice whether or not to spread it here on DU. nt sl8 Oct 31 #4

❤️ littlemissmartypants Oct 31 #7

Even Ronald Reagan said "trust but verify" or was that Abraham Lincoln? ... littlemissmartypants Oct 31 #6

I know. LisaM Oct 31 #8

❤️ littlemissmartypants Oct 31 #9

But it did originate Farmer-Rick Oct 31 #10

Cracked up when Colbert showed videos of Xi standing there rolling his eyes while trump said stupid chit. Silent Type Oct 31 #3

It must be lingering effects of the MRI. gordianot Oct 31 #5

They did in fact post these memes though: Wiz Imp Oct 31 #11

They saw how easily he crawdads. republianmushroom Oct 31 #12

Seen a few cartoons implying that dumpie got China to buy our soybeans KS Toronado Oct 31 #13

Appears to be true, never seen an article on DU about it. KS Toronado Oct 31 #14

Lol. Boy the respect just jumps through the screen, right? Trump - you're PATHETIC. Maru Kitteh Oct 31 #15