Republican senators have urged Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to unblock billions in delayed military aid for Taiwan, citing their previous commitments to safeguarding the island’s independence. The letter highlights a growing bipartisan push to address the stalled funding, which could impact regional security amid rising tensions. With lawmakers emphasizing the need for consistency in U.S. policy, the move underscores broader concerns over delays in critical defense support. The call comes as officials face pressure to align actions with past assurances on Taiwan’s sovereignty.
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and three other Republican senators are calling on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to release billions of dollars in stalled national security assistance for Taiwan, reminding the senior Cabinet officials of their past statements in support of defending Taiwan’s sovereignty. The senators in a letter...
