

I’m disappointed to see Taiwan’s opposition parties in parliament slash President Lai’s defense budget so dramatically.
— Senator Roger Wicker (@SenatorWicker) February 3, 2026
The original proposal funded urgently needed weapons systems. Taiwan’s parliament should reconsider—especially with rising Chinese threats. https://t.co/U0z1WPwO30
Taiwan’s legislature adjourned last week without passing the budget necessary for Taiwan to defend itself. Meantime, the leadership of the opposition party responsible for this, the KMT, is in Beijing meeting with the CCP and planning bigger engagements. It doesn’t take a genius…
— Sen. Dan Sullivan (@SenDanSullivan) February 3, 2026