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Navy chief undercuts Trump and Hegseth on Taiwan, Iran
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao revealed the Pentagon paused a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan over a munitions review, contradicting the Trump administration's narrative on Iran and Taiwan. Cao emphasized the U.S. has ample missile capabilities but is delaying the sale, undermining Trump's defense policies.
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