Acting Navy secretary: Taiwan weapons sales paused to ensure munitions for Iran war

https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5890471-us-arms-sales-taiwan-paused-iran/

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Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said Thursday the U.S. is pausing a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan because of the Trump administration’s war with Iran.

Speaking during a Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee hearing, Cao insisted the U.S. still had “plenty” of missiles and interceptors, even as scrutiny grows over America’s dwindling munitions stockpiles.

“Right now we’re doing a pause in order to make sure we have the munitions we need for Epic Fury — which we have plenty."

Lol. If this guy ain't sweating he's got a condition