Event Brief
Trump says he doesn’t talk about Taiwan defense
Filed: May 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: After a two-day China visit, Trump said he doesn’t talk about whether the U.S. would defend Taiwan.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump said he does not talk about whether the U.S. would defend Taiwan.
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 3:46 PM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: Trump was asked about whether the U.S. would defend Taiwan.
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