“He doesn't seem to know anything:” Martina Navratilova attacks Donald Trump's trade stance before critical Xi Jinping talks

Martina Navratilova , the tennis legend, attacked U.S. President Donald Trump just before his meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping in October 2025. The meeting comes at a tense time. China had announced new export rules on rare earth materials a day earlier. These minerals are used in electronics and green energy. Trump spoke about the move at a press conference in Washington . He admitted he was not fully briefed. He also said the U.S. might stop imports from China.

Martina Navratilova takes aim at Donald Trump
Martina Navratilova posted on X on October 2025. She wrote:

“For a self proclaimed genius, he doesn’t seem to know anything about a lot of things…”

For a self proclaimed genius, he doesn’t seem to know anything about a lot of things…

— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) October 9, 2025

Her post came hours after Trump’s remarks on China’s decision. At the Washington press event, Trump said:

“We’ll see. I just heard this a little while ago. I haven’t been briefed on it.”

He also added:

“We import massive amounts from China. Maybe we’ll have to stop doing that.”

Martina Navratilova has often voiced strong views about Trump. In February 2025, she clashed with a user on X who called Trump the “Greatest President in the past 100 years.” She fired back:

“You mean greatest mistake, surely.”

You mean greatest mistake, surely

— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) February 20, 2025

She then added:

“History will prove trump to be by far the worst president ever. He is a dictator through and through.”

Martina Navratilova explains her criticism of Donald Trump

In March 2025, Martina Navratilova explained her stance once more. She wrote on X:

“I don’t hate trump—I hate his policies. Now go away Magat.”

Donald Trump became the 47th President of the United States in January 2025. He defeated Kamala Harris in the November 2024 election. His time in office has been stormy. His trade moves have created fresh fights with major countries.

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In 2025, the Donald Trump administration raised tariffs on many nations. China hit back with its own rules. In October 2025, Beijing announced tighter export limits on rare earth materials. The step is seen as pressure before Trump’s meeting with Xi.

Martina Navratilova’s sharp words added more heat to the political storm. She remains a strong voice on social media. Her comments show how even sports legends can shape debate in global politics.