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At the same time, the Republican opponent of the incumbent Democrat Joe Biden described NATO as “obsolete” during his time in the White House and said that the meaning of the alliance needed to be reconsidered.
“I hate to tell you about NATO, but if we ever needed their help, say we were attacked, I don’t think they would be there. I don’t believe. I know people. I know you. I can tell you country by country who would be there, but I don’t think they would be there,” Trump said now.
Russia could attack NATO, the Germans admit
Some social media users then responded to Trump remindthat Article 5 of the Washington Treaty on Collective Defense was activated by the Alliance for the first time in history after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, when Islamists attacked US territory.
Trump on NATO:
I hate to tell you this about NATO. If we ever needed help, say we were attacked, I don’t think they would be there. I know you. pic.twitter.com/dAV0XWGdXX
– Conflict Report (@clashreport) January 28, 2024
Trump has repeatedly criticized the US’s European allies for spending too little on their military. This also contrasts with the level of military aid the Biden administration has provided to support Russia-attacked Ukraine.
“We have no ammunition for ourselves and are giving away a lot,” said Trump last year, who on another occasion promised to end the conflict between Moscow and Kiev within 24 hours and restore peace if re-elected.
Republicans in Congress are now making approval of anti-immigrant measures conditional on support for Biden’s extensive package, which also includes around $60 billion (nearly CZK 1.4 trillion) in military and economic support for Ukraine.
Lawmakers are currently debating a compromise proposal. Trump criticized the possible agreement in advance. According to him, the compromise envisages “continuing the invasion of America and sending billions of dollars” to other countries.
The US Congress has passed a law prohibiting the president from unilaterally withdrawing from NATO
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