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Trump says he will speak to Taiwan’s president
Filed: May 21, 2026 at 10:03 AM ET
Summary: Trump said he will speak to Taiwan’s president, breaking protocol as the US weighs arms sales.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump said he will speak to Taiwan’s president, breaking protocol.
WHEN: May 21, 2026 at 9:01 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: He made the remarks as the US weighs whether to proceed with a $14bn arms sales to Taiwan.
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