Michael Bloomberg’s ties to China should disqualify him from the presidency

The Democratic Party should reject his candidacy and strenuously denounce his views and actions on China

Billionaire and former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg announced in November that he is running for president as a Democrat. Democrats should reject his candidacy as soon as possible. Michael Bloomberg has a troubling record of apologies for, self-censorship on, and questionable business with China that should completely disqualify him from getting the Democratic nomination, let alone the presidency itself. Even if his relationship with an often hostile foreign power itself was not highly suspect the actions of Michael Bloomberg in relation to China reveal a candidate without integrity, honesty, or perspective.

For the Democrats, this is a poison pill that Donald Trump and the GOP is only too eager to exploit. They can count on Republicans reminding the 60% of Americans who view China unfavorably that several reporters and editors at Bloomberg News resigned in protest when they were instructed not to run stories about corruption allegations surrounding Chinese leaders and their families, including president Xi Jinping. Considering that Bloomberg has admitted to prohibiting his reporters from investigating 2020…