Washington, May 31, 2025: Laura Loomer, a prominent far-right political commentator and ally of former President Donald Trump, has publicly called for the deportation of Xi Mingze, the daughter of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Her statement emerged amidst escalating scrutiny of Chinese nationals in American academic institutions.
In a social media post on X (formerly Twitter), Loomer claimed that Xi Mingze resides in Massachusetts and attended Harvard University. She further alleged that People's Liberation Army (PLA) guards provide her with private security on U.S. soil. However, these assertions were made without presenting any corroborating evidence or naming sources. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was tagged in her post, amplifying the call.
"LET'S GO! DEPORT XI JINPING'S DAUGHTER! She lives in Massachusetts and went to Harvard! Sources tell me PLA guards from the CCP provide her with private security on U.S. soil in Massachusetts!"
Publicly available records do not confirm Xi Mingze's residence in the United States. Previous reports from 2015 indicate she returned to China after completing her studies at Harvard, where she maintained a low profile under an assumed identity.
Loomer's statement coincides with heightened tensions surrounding Chinese influence in U.S. academia and policy. The Trump administration previously engaged in judicial disputes with Harvard University over visa and admissions policies concerning international students. Harvard faced allegations of links to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and antisemitism, prompting attempts to restrict its ability to admit foreign students. However, such restrictions were temporarily blocked by federal courts.
Separately, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced new visa policies targeting Chinese nationals, explicitly focusing on those with CCP affiliations or studying in fields deemed critical. This approach could affect a significant population of Chinese students, who contribute substantially to American higher education and technology sectors.
"The U.S. will begin revoking visas of Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields." – Secretary Marco Rubio
The Chinese government has condemned these measures and lodged formal diplomatic protests with Washington.
Legislative efforts are underway, particularly among Republican lawmakers, to strengthen restrictions on Chinese nationals studying in the U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt has introduced the Protecting Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act, aiming to bar CCP members and their relatives from obtaining student visas.
Background on Xi Mingze
Born in 1992, Xi Mingze is the only daughter of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan, a renowned soprano. She has maintained an exceptionally low public profile, rarely appearing in public with her parents. Her educational background includes studies in psychology and English at Harvard University under an alias, with her true identity disclosed to only a limited number of individuals.
