President Trump took to Twitter Thursday morning to give some advice to the three UCLA basketball players accused of stealing while in China. He also made an announcement about China’s efforts to deal with North Korea.
“To the three UCLA basketball players I say: You’re welcome, go out and give a big Thank You to President Xi Jinping of China who made your release possible and, HAVE A GREAT LIFE! Be careful, there are many pitfalls on the long and winding road of life!” he advised.
To the three UCLA basketball players I say: You’re welcome, go out and give a big Thank You to President Xi Jinping of China who made…..
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 16, 2017
….your release possible and, HAVE A GREAT LIFE! Be careful, there are many pitfalls on the long and winding road of life!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 16, 2017
On Wednesday the president tweeted that he hadn’t heard from the players over his efforts to secure their release and wondered if they would thank him.
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Trump also announced that “China is sending an Envoy and Delegation to North Korea – A big move, we’ll see what happens!”
China is sending an Envoy and Delegation to North Korea – A big move, we’ll see what happens!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 16, 2017