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Trump Dodges Taiwan Defense Question Amid Aid Controversy

11/2/2025

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During a CBS interview, U.S. President Donald Trump avoided addressing whether United States would defend Taiwan.
He said Xi Jinping would not act militarily on Taiwan while he is in office and the topic did not arise in their meeting.
Trump faced scrutiny for declining $400 million in military aid to Taiwan.
The interview airs Sunday.
Trump's CBS lawsuit over a Kamala Harris interview ended in a $16 million settlement.

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Story summary

During a CBS interview, U.S. President Donald Trump avoided addressing whether United States would defend Taiwan.
He said Xi Jinping would not act militarily on Taiwan while he is in office and the topic did not arise in their meeting.
Trump faced scrutiny for declining $400 million in military aid to Taiwan.
The interview airs Sunday.
Trump's CBS lawsuit over a Kamala Harris interview ended in a $16 million settlement.