Summary
Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, during a surprise visit to Taipei, warned Donald Trump against reducing U.S. support for Taiwan, saying it could lead to a Chinese takeover and trigger a nuclear arms race in Asia.
Pence emphasized that abandoning Taiwan would undermine U.S. credibility and push smaller nations to develop nuclear weapons for self-defense.
He urged Trump to maintain military aid, negotiate a trade agreement, and reaffirm commitment to Taiwan.
Pence’s comments reflect growing Republican divisions on U.S. foreign policy amid Trump’s critical stance on Taiwan.
It would also throw the US economy into turmoil. But we all know that Trump does not care about this as long as people spend money on his golf courses and hotels.