Trump blasts Xi, Putin and Kim as "conspirators" during Beijing’s WWII victory parade
By isabelle // 2025-09-03
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  • Xi, Putin, and Kim united at Beijing’s military parade to project a defiant anti-Western alliance.
  • Trump condemned the display as a conspiracy against the U.S., mocking their coordinated show of force.
  • China’s military spectacle signaled its rejection of American dominance and growing alignment with Russia and North Korea.
  • Western indecision on Ukraine contrasts sharply with the bold, unified stance of the Beijing-Moscow-Pyongyang axis.
  • Trump’s blunt warning underscores the crumbling of the old global order and the urgency of a stronger U.S. response.
When three of America’s most formidable adversaries—China’s Xi Jinping, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un—stood shoulder to shoulder at Beijing’s largest military parade in decades, President Donald Trump wasn’t about to let the moment pass without a sharp rebuke. As the parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of Japan’s WWII surrender unfolded, Trump took to Truth Social with a direct message for Xi: "Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un, as you conspire against the United States of America." The timing was deliberate. The parade, a spectacle of Chinese military might, wasn’t just a historical commemoration—it was a geopolitical power play. Xi, Putin, and Kim used the event to showcase their deepening alliance, a united front against Western dominance. And Trump, never one to mince words, called it what he saw it as: a conspiracy.

A show of force with global implications

The parade itself was a jaw-dropping display. Thousands of troops marched through Tiananmen Square, flanked by China’s latest weaponry in a clear signal to the world that Beijing is no longer content with playing second fiddle to Washington. Putin, fresh from his "unprecedentedly high" praise of Sino-Russian ties, stood beside Xi, while Kim—making his first trip to Beijing since 2019—completed the trio. Their presence together wasn’t just symbolic; it was a calculated move to project strength at a time when U.S. relations with all three nations are at historic lows. Trump’s response? A mix of sarcasm and steely defiance. He acknowledged the "massive amount of support and ‘blood’ that the United States of America gave to China" during WWII, adding, "Many Americans died in China’s quest for Victory and Glory. I hope that they are rightfully Honored and Remembered for their Bravery and Sacrifice!" But his closing line—"as you conspire against the United States of America"—left no doubt about his view of the gathering: this wasn’t just a parade. It was a provocation.

The West’s weak response

While Beijing flexed its muscles, the West’s reaction was telling. European NATO members, according to U.S. envoy Matthew Whitaker, lack the "political will" to take decisive action in Ukraine. Speaking at the Bled Strategic Forum in Slovenia, Whitaker admitted, "The elephant in the room is that there’s no political will among our allies to do what it takes to stop this war." His comments came after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen floated the idea of deploying a multinational force to Ukraine, only to be swiftly rebuked by Germany’s defense minister, who clarified that the EU has no such authority. Meanwhile, Russia has made it crystal clear: Western troops in Ukraine would be a red line. And with China and North Korea openly backing Moscow—whether through arms, economic lifelines, or diplomatic cover—the balance of power is shifting.

Trump’s unapologetic stance

Trump, never one to back down, doubled down on his criticism. In a radio interview, he dismissed concerns about a Russia-China-North Korea axis, stating, "Believe me, that would be the worst thing they could ever do" if they considered military action against the U.S. He also expressed disappointment in Putin after their Alaska summit failed to broker a Ukraine ceasefire, though he remained vague on what "something to help people live" in Ukraine might entail. Yet his Truth Social post was the real mic drop. By framing Xi, Putin, and Kim as active conspirators, Trump forced the world to confront an uncomfortable truth: the old global order is crumbling. And while European leaders hem and haw over sanctions and half-measures, the axis of Beijing, Moscow, and Pyongyang is moving full steam ahead.

What’s next?

The parade may be over, but the geopolitical chess match is just heating up. China’s push for a "global security concept" that challenges U.S. dominance isn’t going away. Neither is Russia’s determination to reshape Ukraine’s future or North Korea’s eagerness to play spoiler on the world stage. And with Trump sounding the alarm, one thing is clear: the era of American complacency is over. The question now is simple: Will the West wake up in time? Or will the next Victory Day parade feature an even bolder display of defiance, with the U.S. left scrambling to catch up? Sources for this article include: RT.com FoxNews.com ABCNews.go.com BBC.co.uk
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