House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has invited other lawmakers to join her on an official trip to Taiwan, including the top-ranking Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Rep. Michael McCaul, Texas Republican, said Mrs. Pelosi invited him and committee Chairman Rep. Gregory Meeks, New York Democrat, to accompany her, though Mr. McCaul told NBC News he has a personal obligation that would conflict with the visit.
His comments were the firmest indication that Mrs. Pelosi intends to visit Taiwan to show support for the self-governing island that China considers a breakaway province.
President Biden has warned that the military doesn’t think it is a good idea for the speaker to go at this time, as Beijing threatens severe consequences for a visit.