Event Brief
Trump seeks call with Taiwan leader on arms sale
Filed: May 21, 2026 at 4:03 AM ET
Summary: Trump says he will work on the “Taiwan problem” during a proposed call with Lai Ching-te about an arms sale.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump proposes a call with Taiwan’s leader Lai Ching-te to discuss the arms sale and the “Taiwan problem.”
WHEN: May 21, 2026 at 3:23 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump said he will work on the “Taiwan problem” during the proposed call about the arms sale.
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