Former Vice President Mike Pence's ex-chief of staff, Marc Short, recently expressed strong views regarding a potential visit to China by Huang, describing the move as a major misstep.

In addition to discussing foreign policy matters, Short commented on the administration's political strategy following midterm electoral defeats. He credited President Donald Trump with a strong ability to shift public narratives, noting that the selection of Stephen Miller as White House Chief of Staff successfully redirected attention away from the Republican losses.