I wonder how much of this is also reflective of the recent power consolidation in Beijing.
Not to downplay the honor, but only 2 other China leaders (Mao and Deng) were provided the same level of power the current Xi Jinping.
He is only the 4th (Jiang Zemin being the 3rd) to have their “thoughts” put into the constitution. Jiang was provided the honor - but never really had the same level of consolidated power and still had rivals present in the party.
I can see this as an honor on Trump that is also indicating the power of Xi in his newly elevated status.
Interesting!