{"id":82,"date":"2026-05-17T17:35:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T17:35:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=82"},"modified":"2026-05-17T17:35:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T17:35:46","slug":"trump-seemingly-upends-americas-decades-long-taiwan-stance-in-one-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=82","title":{"rendered":"Trump Seemingly Upends America\u2019s Decades-Long Taiwan Stance In One Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div><!-- \/10519169\/dailycaller_incontent_1 --> <\/p>\n<p><span>President Donald Trump said he is not looking to \u201ctravel 9,500 miles to fight a war\u201d over Taiwan, suggesting during a trip to China there are limits to U.S. support for the long-contested Asian island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=80\">Trump Announces Overnight Operation Killing Top ISIS Leader<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>Trump made the comments during a Friday <\/span><span>interview<\/span><span> with Bret Baier, saying both China and Taiwan should \u201ccool down\u201d the tensions that have risen over the island. The remarks come as Beijing has continued to signal its <\/span>ambitions<span> for Taiwan, claiming the self-governing democratic island power is part of Communist China\u2019s territory.<\/span><strong> (RELATED: Taiwan Thanks US For Military Aid Amid Trump\u2019s China Summit)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>Washington has steadily avoided recognizing Taiwan as an independent nation while maintaining unofficial\u00a0<\/span><span>ties<\/span><span> with Taipei and providing defense support to the island, a balance which Trump appeared to dismiss during the interview.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>When Baier asked whether U.S. policy toward Taiwan had changed, Trump said it had not, but warned against the island moving toward formal independence while expecting the backing of the U.S. military.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cNo, nothing changed,\u201d Trump said. \u201cI will say this: I\u2019m not looking to have somebody go independent and, you know, we\u2019re supposed to travel 9,500 miles to fight a war. I\u2019m not looking for that.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/10519169\/dailycaller_incontent_2 --> <\/p>\n<p><span>Trump\u2019s argument comes after the U.S. took military action against the Islamic Republic of Iran, though a ceasefire is currently in place. Taiwan sits roughly 7,900 miles from the District of Columbia, while Tehran is about 6,300 miles away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Trump also declined to commit to approving billions of dollars in weapons for Taiwan when Baier asked whether the arms package was moving forward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cWell, I haven\u2019t approved it yet,\u201d Trump said. \u201cWe\u2019re gonna see what happens.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/10519169\/dailycaller_incontent_3 --> <\/p>\n<p><span>When Baier pressed Trump on what his \u201chinge point\u201d would be, Trump declined to say.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=78\">\u2018What Is Not Ready?\u2019: Maria Bartiromo Presses Acting AG On Probe Into Trump-Russia Hoax<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cI may do it. I may not do it,\u201d Trump said. \u201cBut we\u2019re not looking to have wars, and if you kept it the way it is, I think China is going to be okay with that.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The White House did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation\u2019s request for comments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs\u00a0released a statement Saturday in response to Trump\u2019s comments, noting the U.S. \u201chas repeatedly stressed that its long-standing policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged,\u201d a position echoed by Trump.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur position is clear: Taiwan will continue to contribute to regional peace and stability. We are determined to maintain the status quo across the Taiwan Strait,\u201d the statement reads in part. \u201cIt is self-evident that the ROC (Taiwan) is a sovereign democratic country. Beijing has no right to claim jurisdiction over Taiwan. The government of Taiwan will continue to deepen cooperation with the United States, maintain peace through strength, and ensure that the security and stability of the Taiwan Strait are not threatened or undermined. This serves the shared interests of Taiwan, the United States, and democracies around the world.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cChina\u2019s military threat remains the primary source of regional instability, driving countries in the first island chain to strengthen their defense capabilities in coordination with the United States,\u201d it continues. \u201cWe are grateful for President Trump\u2019s continued support for cross-strait security since his first term, including announcements of weapons sales that have reached record highs. Taiwan-US cooperation has always been demonstrated through concrete actions and we look forward to the United States continuing to fulfill its commitments under the Taiwan Relations Act. Taiwan will further work with the United States and other democratic partners worldwide to address the risks that authoritarian regimes pose to geopolitical security and global order and stability.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s note: This report was updated with a statement by the Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher that can provide a large audience. All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter\u2019s byline and their DCNF affiliation. 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