Much of the routine trade and investment between China and America is entirely appropriate and in America’s interest. But inserting the Chinese Communist Party into America’s pay-to-play system and its economic development strategy isn’t just crossing a line. It’s a leap into an abyss of stupidity.
Not at all surprised. There’s an old adage in the entertainment industry: never believe your own hype. Smollet is clearly an idiot who still deems himself untouchable. The fact that the story won’t go away tells me he’s in for a rude awakening.