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October 23rd, 2025: Xi Purges Generals in a Growing Power Struggle & Putin Flexes Nuclear Force
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: A major power struggle is unfolding inside China’s military. Xi Jinping has just ousted his second-in-command and several top generals in what analysts call his most sweeping purge yet. We’ll break down what’s behind the shake-up. Vladimir Putin personally oversees a massive nuclear exercise, launching ballistic and cruise missiles capable of striking the United States. Plus—America’s secret war at sea continues. U.S. forces hit another suspected drug vessel—this time in the Pacific—marking the eighth strike since September. And in today’s Back…
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