David Sacks(@DavidMSacks1):Trump saying “I want them [Taiwan] to cool down” would indicate that Xi’s appeal on Taiwan had some effect on him.

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David Sacks@DavidMSacks1

2026.05.15 16:20

Trump saying “I want them [Taiwan] to cool down” would indicate that Xi’s appeal on Taiwan had some effect on him.

Annmarie Hordern@annmarie

2026.05.15 14:58

Regarding US policy on Taiwan, Trump tells @BretBaier: “Nothing's changed. I will say this. I'm not looking to have somebody go independent. And, you know, we're supposed to travel 9500 miles to fight a war. I'm not looking for that. I want them to cool down. I want China to cool down.”