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Sky News AU
5 days ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Iranian ability to have a nuclear weapon is ‘finished'
Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney weighs in on the recent US strikes against nuclear facilities in Iran. 'The Iranian ability to have a nuclear weapon is finished,' Mr Mulvaney told Sky News Australia. 'Whether or not it was entirely destroyed, partially destroyed … it really doesn't make any difference. 'The Iranians are either going to give it up voluntarily, or they are going to have it bombed out of their ability; those are the only two choices here. 'Iran doesn't get a nuclear weapon, and that's the end here, regardless of how you get there.'
Sky News AU
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Iran no longer a ‘nuclear-powered pariah state'
Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney says the US strikes could be one of the most 'stabilising' events in the Middle East if the peace between Israel and Iran holds. 'If the peace holds, you might be looking at the most stabilising event in the Middle East since the 1979 Iranian revolution,' Mr Mulvaney told Sky News Australia. 'You're talking about Iran maybe no longer being a pariah state, certainly not being a nuclear-powered pariah state.'
Sky News AU
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Gavin Newsom ‘desperate' to be new face of Democrat Party for 2028 election
Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney says California Governor Gavin Newsom is 'desperate' to get his name recognised so he can run for President of the United States in 2028. 'Gavin Newsom desperately wants to be President of the United States, everyone knows this,' Mr Mulvaney told Sky News host James Morrow. 'I think he is making a mistake when it comes to actually gaining the White House, but he's not making a mistake when it comes to being the Democrat nominee for President.' Mr Mulvaney claims Governor Newsom is attempting to 'be the face' of the Democratic Party by 'beating up' on US President Donald Trump.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump's 'Man-To-Man' Diplomacy Won't Work With Xi Jinping, Warns Former White House Chief Of Staff As Tariff Deadlock Continues
Former acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney has expressed doubt on President Donald Trump's ability to strike a deal with Chinese Premier Xi Jinping. What Happened: Mulvaney, speaking to Bloomberg TV, highlighted a fundamental distinction between both leaders' approaches to diplomacy. "There's a fundamental disconnect here," he said. "Trump wants to talk at the very highest levels. That's not always how the Chinese want to do business." Trump, who is known to prefer direct engagement, wants to have a call with Xi. The White House said it is likely to take place this week. Don't Miss: Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — this is your last chance to become an investor for $0.80 per share. Nancy Pelosi Invested $5 Million In An AI Company Last Year — Here's How You Can Invest In Multiple Pre-IPO AI Startups With Just $1,000. Mulvaney observed that this tactic may not be compatible with how Xi usually operates. "I do not see them being able to pull off a deal the old-fashioned way, which is going through the back channels," he explained. "And I think it'd be very difficult to do a deal going the Trump way, which is only Xi to Trump man-to-man." Why It Matters: Trump likes to communicate directly with leaders, both in case of politics and business, according to Mulvaney, who also served as his budget director in the past. This contrasts with Xi's practice of negotiating and resolving key issues through advisers before any leader-level engagement. Mulvaney also presented a larger critique of Beijing. "They can't steal people's intellectual property. They can't force you into bad deals in order to do business in your country. They can't hide information when they deal with pandemics, like they did with Covid-19," he said. "First-tier nations of the world don't do that. China's going to become a first-tier nation. They need to step up their game." Mulvaney's comments come just as China refuted claims of violating agreements made in Geneva, stating that it 'implemented and consistently upheld' the terms of the deal reached last month. The ministry also rebuked Washington's actions, citing "discriminatory restrictive" measures imposed by the U.S., including curbs on AI chip exports, bans on chip design software, and visa revocations for Chinese students. Read Next: Hasbro, MGM, and Skechers trust this AI marketing firm — Invest before it's too late. Deloitte's fastest-growing software company partners with Amazon, Walmart & Target – Many are rushing to grab 4,000 of its pre-IPO shares for just $0.30/share! Photo courtesy: Joey Sussman / UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? This article Trump's 'Man-To-Man' Diplomacy Won't Work With Xi Jinping, Warns Former White House Chief Of Staff As Tariff Deadlock Continues originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump's Dealmaking Style Won't Sway Xi, Ex-White House Aide Says
(Bloomberg) -- A potential trade deal between the world's top two economies hinges on Donald Trump and Xi Jinping overcoming core differences in their negotiation styles, former acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney said. Where the Wild Children's Museums Are Billionaire Steve Cohen Wants NY to Expand Taxpayer-Backed Ferry The Economic Benefits of Paying Workers to Move At London's New Design Museum, Visitors Get Hands-On Access LA City Council Passes Budget That Trims Police, Fire Spending 'There's a fundamental disconnect here,' Mulvaney told Bloomberg TV on Tuesday. 'Trump wants to talk at the very highest levels. That's not always how the Chinese want to do business.' Mulvaney's comments highlight a potential hurdle to a call between the leaders that the White House said is likely this week. Such direct contact could potentially ease tensions that have surged over access to chips and rare earths after earlier talks secured a 90-day reprieve for drastic tariffs. Mulvaney, who also served as Trump's budget director during his first term, said his former boss favors direct communications with the principal in business or politics alike. That approach, however, contrasts with the usual practice of the Chinese leader, who prefers that advisers iron out key issues beforehand. 'I do not see them being able to pull off a deal the old-fashioned way, which is going through the back channels,' Mulvaney said, speaking on the sidelines of the Nomura Investment Forum Asia in Singapore. 'And I think it'd be very difficult to do a deal going the Trump way, which is only Xi to Trump man-to-man.' White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters Monday the presidents are likely to speak this week, without giving a date for the 'potential' call. China's Foreign Ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment on a possible call. Hua Chunying, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, said on Tuesday at an event at the Italian embassy in Beijing that China is always open to talks, but reiterated that Washington needs to show sincerity. Mulvaney replaced John Kelly as chief of staff during the first Trump administration but was never formally named to the role, serving over a year in an acting capacity. The former South Carolina congressman was also in charge of the Office of Management and Budget from 2017 to 2020. He said he believes that the US and China can find a way to co-exist, provided that Beijing takes steps to become what he called a 'leading nation of the world.' 'They can't steal people's intellectual property. They can't force you into bad deals in order to do business in your country. They can't hide information when they deal with pandemics, like they did with Covid-19,' he said. 'First-tier nations of the world don't do that. China's going to be become a first-tier nation. They need to step up their game.' --With assistance from Naman Tandon. (Updates with Hua's comments in seventh paragraph) YouTube Is Swallowing TV Whole, and It's Coming for the Sitcom Millions of Americans Are Obsessed With This Japanese Barbecue Sauce Mark Zuckerberg Loves MAGA Now. Will MAGA Ever Love Him Back? Trump Considers Deporting Migrants to Rwanda After the UK Decides Not To Will Small Business Owners Knock Down Trump's Mighty Tariffs? ©2025 Bloomberg L.P.
