Nikki Haley, a former US Republican presidential nominee and once a rival to Donald Trump, emphasized the importance of standing with the country’s allies, especially against threats like China. Speaking during a visit to Taiwan, Haley expressed that the Republican Party should not adopt an isolationist approach and should support nations like Taiwan, Ukraine, and Israel.
Despite her past criticism of Trump, Haley recently urged her supporters to vote for him in the upcoming election. She also addressed Trump’s controversial statements regarding Taiwan, emphasizing the island’s importance and rejecting Beijing‘s claims of sovereignty.
Haley’s visit to Taiwan underscores the bipartisan support for the nation and the need for the US to uphold its commitments to allies despite geopolitical challenges. She stressed the importance of freedom and unity in confronting global threats.
Support for Taiwan was a key focus of the Trump administration, including arms sales and high-level visits, indicating strong bipartisan consensus on the issue.