McConnell leads 4 GOP senators in calling for Trump to release Taiwan arms funding
Summary
Senator Mitch McConnell and three other Republican senators asked top U.S. defense and state officials to release billions of dollars in delayed security aid to Taiwan. They reminded these officials of their previous promises to support Taiwan's independence.Key Facts
- Senator Mitch McConnell is leading the request, joined by three other GOP senators.
- They addressed their letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- The letter asks for the release of billions in national security assistance for Taiwan.
- The aid has been stalled and not yet provided.
- The senators cited earlier statements by the officials that supported defending Taiwan’s sovereignty.
- Taiwan’s sovereignty means its right to govern itself independently.
- The U.S. has shown interest in helping Taiwan with its defense.
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