Uncle sucker is not footing the bill for the rest of the world anymore
Free people need to stick together, or tyrants will pick us off one by one. Freedom still isn't free, and the Republic of China and it's people are willing to fight for freedom, but they cannot do it alone.
Just like the gallant Austrians. Why, I can hear the von Trapps singing "Edelweiss" right now...Oh wait! That was a movie!
They still need to kick in some money to pay for their own defense.
These countries are having financial success because they don’t need to support a military- They rely on the USA.
So, how about kicking in a little something?
How many U.S. presidents have fully subscribed to the quite important principle you pose with regard to the Taiwan issue? It has been on the table and obvious for decades; that a stronger China would determine to reclaim Taiwan.
China demonstrates an intent and purpose with its continuing incursions. It should be obvious to all Trump will have to not only pick his (our) battles and specific means very carefully but also pick the time of confrontation.
Many Americans doubt Trump will leave a second term with China business yet unfinished.