“‘The revelations were shocking to read but they basically confirm everything we already knew about Trump’s approach to China — his total disregard for human rights and the political motivation for the trade deal,’ said Ely Ratner, executive vice president at the Center for a New American Security, who served as Biden’s deputy national security adviser from 2015 to 2017.
“’Anybody paying attention can see the contrast also between the Cabinet officials who are outspoken on some issues and the president’s complete silence,’ Ratner said…”