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.

  • @Treczoks
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    139 minutes ago

    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.

  • Uninvited Guest
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    5110 hours ago

    “We’re gonna have the best nuclear arms race of all time! You’ve never seen such a nuclear arms race. It’ll be the last nuclear arms race you’ll ever need.”

      • @[email protected]
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        2110 hours ago

        Basically their whole pitch the entire time. Take away women’s independence and put uppity minorities in their place. Might as well add an arms race

        • @[email protected]
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          158 hours ago

          Except without the living wages, public works infrastructure investments, emphasis on education, and tax rates!

          • @skygirl
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            32 hours ago

            Plus high taxes on the upper class before Reagan. Literally everything that actually made that a good time (for some, anyway).

            It’s shocking that people seem to be so dumb to think they just need to be allowed to be racist again to get the good stuff back. We’re kind of a stupid species.

      • @AbidanYre
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        58 hours ago

        Cool, my kids can learn to duck and cover on the days they’re not doing ALICE drills.

  • @Darkard
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    3511 hours ago

    “yes, but what about the golf course they are gonna let me open hmmm? You even consider that Mike?”

  • Flying SquidM
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    3411 hours ago

    Trump to Mike Pence: “go away or I’ll have you killed for real this time.”