SEE IT: Nancy Pelosi faces mixed reactions to controversial Taiwan trip

“I think it was great what she did,” Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) said during a television interview. “Basically, we’ve all been there. I’ve been there. Mostly everybody in Congress has been there. They’ve been great allies. They’re great working partners. Why would we not support those who support democracies and freedoms that we have?”

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Manchin went on to assure that Pelosi is not a “threat” to the People’s Republic of China.

“For decades, Taiwan has welcomed members of US Congress in the spirit of friendship between our peoples, exemplifying our strong partnership in supporting shared values and common interests in democracy, human rights, peace, and prosperity,” Taiwan ambassador Bi-khim Hsiao tweeted.

“Good on ya, Nance,” editor John Gabriel tweeted, along with a video of a flying Taiwanese flag.

“Yeah, you show those Commies, Pelosi!” the Daily Wire’s Frank Fleming tweeted.

“I applaud [Pelosi] for visiting Taiwan today despite China’s efforts to intimidate her,” Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) wrote. “The Speaker’s visit is consistent with U.S. foreign policy and sends an important message that Congress supports Taiwan’s democracy.”

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), who was among the delegation that took the trip to the island, reassured his followers he was “honored” to be a part of it in a tweet. Another 26 Democratic representatives would go on to support the speaker’s trip in a statement.

Then, there were those who interpreted the trip differently, accusing Pelosi of dancing with fire in regard to the People’s Republic of China’s outspoken disagreement with the visit.

“Pelosi, an unpopular, doddering octogenarian, is auditioning for the role of America’s Franz Ferdinand,” columnist Miranda Devine quoted an excerpt from an op-ed in Compact magazine. “America has entered a period of decadence as it lurches toward a war it does not want to fight & has no guarantee of winning.”

“While recognizing that it’s historical fiction to claim Taiwan is part of China, we also have to ask if there is a plan of action should China get froggy,” radio host Dana Loesch wrote. “Antibiotics? Rare earths? Our gov’t made it impossible to separate ourselves.”

“Your visit is a pointless narcissistic provocation that will accomplish nothing for Taiwan and further sap U.S. resources in an avoidable confrontation with China,” Veterans Education Success Vice President for Higher Education Policy Barmak Nassirian tweeted.

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Pelosi’s visit comes just as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations gathered in Cambodia for a conference that began Saturday and will continue through Aug 6. Foreign ministers from China and the United States are in attendance.