Lindsey Graham Open to US Forces Defending Taiwan Amid Crisis Warning

Senator Lindsey Graham warns of a potential Chinese blockade of Taiwan and advocates for increased American presence in the region to allay threats from China. He suggests a series of deterrent measures, including increasing training, solving the backlog of F-16s needed in Taiwan, moving war forces to South Korea and Japan, and putting nuclear-tipped cruise missiles on all submarines worldwide. Graham also supports sending US troops to defend Taiwan in the event of an invasion. The US has maintained a commitment to the defense of Taiwan since the 1970s, and recent military drills by China have resulted in pushback from US officials.