Peter Baker

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Trump pushes back at Carter, who said his election in 2016 was illegitimate: "Jimmy Carter, look. He's a nice man. He was a terrible president. He's a Democrat and it’s a typical talking point. He’s loyal to the Democrats and I guess he should be." — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Trump says he didn’t discuss the extradition of the Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou during discussions with Xi. — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Trump says if Kim meets him at the DMZ, he would be willing to step over the line into North Korea: "Sure I would. I feel very comfortable doing that. I would have no problem." — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Trump confirms he agreed to hold off new tariffs on China pending renewed talks: "I promise that at least for the time being we’re not going to” increase tariffs. — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Trump says Kim Jong-un responded favorably to his idea of meeting at the DMZ tomorrow and it may happen. — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Trump and Xi agree to resume trade talks, averting an escalation of the US-China tariff war that has kept markets on edge and jeopardized the two largest economies. ⁦@KeithBradsher⁩ https://t.co/gkWWBRT00I via ⁦@nytimes⁩ — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

North Korea says it would welcome DMZ meeting: "If a North Korea-US summit is realized on the line dividing Korea as President Trump wishes, it will become another opportunity to deepen the friendship that exists between the two heads of state and to improve relations ..." — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @morningmoneyben: Never mind that this is actually impossible and not within a president’s power. https://t.co/Mlw6VAbEVW — PolitiTweet.org

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Major props to @michaelcrowley who survived new White House correspondent hazing with a marathon, 16-hour, 29-pool-report day. Handled it like a seasoned pro -- fast, accurate and unflappable. Make sure to follow him if you don't already. — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Trump plans to reshape Independence Day celebration now include area in front of the Lincoln Memorial reserved for dignitaries, family and friends accessible only through White House tickets. ⁦⁦@phscoop⁩ ⁦@michaelruane⁩ ⁦⁦@eilperin⁩ https://t.co/HXqxndsM9B — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

RT @JenniferJJacobs: South Korea’s Moon was drinking coffee before a session at G20 when Trump approached him and asked, “Did you see my tw… — PolitiTweet.org

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While Trump says he “just thought of it this morning,” he has actually toyed with the idea of a DMZ meeting with Kim for days. He told @thehill on Monday that “I might” try to meet with him, but the White House asked that it not be reported for security. https://t.co/jVuceVZSEG — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

RT @AnnieLinskey: Joe Biden’s opposition to court-ordered busing is one of the most well-documented views of his career — including by him.… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @nytimesworld: Despite his suspected role in a grisly murder, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia has been wandering around… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JonLemire: Reminder: ahead of Trump’s 2017 attempted trip to the border, security was so tight that Sarah Sanders, when briefing the pr… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @POLITICOMag: Four decades ago, a contentious battle over racial justice gripped Capitol Hill, pitting the nation’s lone African-America… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Jordanfabian: In Monday interview, Trump acknowledged likely visit to the DMZ and said he "might" want to meet KJU there. WH asked we d… — PolitiTweet.org

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In Miami, there was little sense of how these Democratic candidates might exercise renewed American leadership at a time of Trumpian disruption and emboldened autocrats, writes ⁦@sbg1⁩ https://t.co/6FPHatMLaU — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

"I just thought of it this morning": While Trump is ready to travel to the DMZ tomorrow, no preparations have been made for an encounter with Kim. https://t.co/4kgDXdJEzA — PolitiTweet.org

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Trump ignores repeated questions from reporters about Khashoggi. — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Trump describes his tweet suggesting a DMZ meeting with Kim Jong-un as a spontaneous idea. "I just thought of it this morning." — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Trump lavishes praise on MBS at breakfast, telling him he has done a "spectacular job." He makes no mention of Khashoggi murder, which the US has concluded the crown prince ordered. — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

RT @sbg1: Helsinki redux? Folks, Kamala Harris Won in Miami, but Vladimir Putin Won in Osaka. https://t.co/6WpAIsBQqn — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @DavidNakamura: On Monday, the WH held a background briefing for reporters on Trump's Asia trip with several senior admin officials. In… — PolitiTweet.org

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A week ago, he was fingered by the UN as the probable mastermind behind one of the most grisly and sensational murders of recent years. But now Saudi’s MBS is wandering around Osaka hobnobbing with presidents and premiers, including breakfast with Trump. https://t.co/wlU7RYbIEu — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Trump hints at possible meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong-un at the DMZ between the Koreas when he visits there this weekend. https://t.co/4kgDXdJEzA — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Trump suggests he would be willing to meet North Korea's Kim Jong-un at the DMZ. "While there, if Chairman Kim of North Korea sees this, I would meet him at the Border/DMZ just to shake his hand and say Hello(?)!" — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Trump sends positive signals about tomorrow’s meeting with Xi Jinping, saying he thinks there is “a very good chance” that they make progress on trade. — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Meeting with Brazil’s leader, Trump pivots from Venezuela to the Democratic debates, saying the candidates are replicating Venezuelan-style socialism: “There’s a rumor that the Democrats are going to change the name of the party from the Democrat Party to the Socialist Party.” — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Asked by reporters if he would tell Putin not to meddle in the elections, Trump said, “Yes, of course.” He turned to Putin and, in a lighthearted way, said, “Don’t meddle in the election.” Then he wagged his finger and repeated, "Don’t meddle in the election." — PolitiTweet.org