Donald Trump questions NATO’s dedication to US

Former President Trump expresses skepticism about NATO’s defense commitment to the U.S., amid discussions on American foreign aid and global alliances

Former President Donald Trump recently expressed doubts about NATO’s commitment to defending the United States.

Speaking at a rally in Las Vegas, Trump questioned the alliance’s willingness to support the U.S. in the event of an attack.

Trump criticized President Joe Biden’s efforts to link border security with Ukraine aid, suggesting that the U.S. is overly generous in its foreign assistance while receiving inadequate support.

He claimed that while the U.S. has contributed over $200 billion to Ukraine, European countries have offered significantly less, around $20 billion. These figures, however, have been questioned for their accuracy.

A notable aspect of Trump’s speech was his assertion that if the U.S. were attacked, he does not believe NATO would reciprocate the support. “I know the people. I know them. I can tell you country by country who would be there… But I don’t believe they’d be there,” he said.

This statement comes despite NATO’s history of solidarity, particularly after the 9/11 attacks, when Article 5 of the NATO treaty was invoked for the first and only time, symbolizing an attack against one member as an attack against all.

Trump’s comments were broadcast on U.S. cable networks and have sparked discussions about the current state of transatlantic relations and the U.S.’s role in international alliances.

His skepticism toward NATO is not new; he has previously called the alliance “obsolete” and advocated reevaluating its purpose and mission.

Source: Newsroom