Former President Donald Trump recently made comments suggesting that Taiwan should pay the United States for protection, comparing it to an 'insurance policy.' In an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek, Trump questioned the rationale behind the US providing defense to Taiwan, which he noted is located 9,500 miles away from the US and just 68 miles from China.
Trump highlighted the challenges of defending Taiwan due to its geographical proximity to China. He expressed concerns about the practical difficulties involved in ensuring Taiwan's security, implying that the distance and China's proximity posed significant obstacles.
