Ted Cruz Applauds Trump’s Precedent-Defying Call With Taiwan

Senator Ted Cruz of Texas speaking on day three of the Republican National Convention at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH, USA, Ohio on July 20, 2016. Donald Trump will formally accept the Republican Party's nomi... Senator Ted Cruz of Texas speaking on day three of the Republican National Convention at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH, USA, Ohio on July 20, 2016. Donald Trump will formally accept the Republican Party's nomination for President on Thursday night July 21st. Photo by Denni Van Tine/Sipa USA MORE LESS
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In a tweet Saturday, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) rushed to support President-elect Donald Trump after Trump was criticized for taking a phone call with Taiwan and jeopardizing U.S. and China relations.

China does not recognize Taiwan as a legitimate government and therefore Trump’s taking the phone call from Taiwan could impact U.S.-China relations.

On Friday, Trump’s call to Taiwan became a major news story as it violated decades-worth of precedent and led to questions about the president elect’s intentions and his ability to navigate geopolitics. It also upset China, which released a statement Saturday reminding Trump and the United States of the “one China” policy.

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