President Biden Condemns Trump’s ‘Un-American’ Comments on Encouraging Russia to Invade NATO Allies
President Biden delivered a powerful condemnation of former President Donald Trump’s comments, labeling them as “un-American.” Trump had expressed his willingness to encourage Russia to invade NATO allies if these countries did not meet their defense spending commitments. Biden’s remarks came as he urged Congress to pass a $95 billion national security package aimed at aiding U.S. allies like Israel and Ukraine. Although the Senate passed the bill, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has already rejected it.
During his speech at the White House, Biden expressed deep concern over Trump’s comments, emphasizing that they sent a dangerous and shameful signal to the world. Trump had made these remarks during a campaign rally in South Carolina, where he pondered whether the United States would protect a NATO country from a Russian attack if they failed to pay their dues. Trump’s response was alarming: “In fact, I would encourage them to do whatever the hell they want.”
Biden highlighted that the most troubling aspect of Trump’s speech was that he genuinely meant what he said. The former president’s words were not mere rhetoric; they reflected his true beliefs. Biden couldn’t help but express his disbelief at “a former president of the United States saying that? The whole world heard it.” He emphasized that no other president in history had ever bowed down to a Russian dictator and asserted that he never would. Biden further described Trump’s comments as “dumb, shameful, dangerous, and un-American.”
The President pointed out that Trump failed to understand the sacred commitment and importance of the NATO alliance. To Trump, NATO seemed like a burden rather than an alliance that protected America and the world. Biden explained that Trump viewed NATO as a protection racket, devoid of fundamental principles such as freedom, security, and national sovereignty. For Trump, everything was transactional, and principles held no value.
Biden also reminded the audience that NATO’s Article 5, which states that an armed attack against one NATO country would be considered an attack against all, had only been invoked once in history—after the 9/11 attacks in solidarity with the United States. He stressed that America’s adversaries had long wished for the NATO alliance to collapse, and Trump’s comments gave them cause for celebration.
The Trump campaign, when asked for comment on Biden’s remarks, referred to a statement from Trump advisor Jason Miller. Miller dismissed concerns about Trump’s NATO comments as worries from “Democrat and media pearl-clutchers” and argued that Trump had been successful in getting NATO countries to increase their defense spending during his presidency.
Throughout his speech, President Biden made it clear that history was watching closely to see how Congress would respond. He emphasized that the decisions made now would shape the course of the nation’s future for decades to come. Biden directly addressed House Republicans, urging them to choose between standing up for freedom or aligning themselves with terror and tyranny. He posed the question: “Will you stand with America or Trump?”
As the nation grapples with these crucial decisions, it is evident that President Biden remains steadfast in his commitment to defending NATO allies and upholding the principles that underpin this vital alliance. The world watches as the United States charts its path forward, hoping that it will continue to be a beacon of strength and leadership on the global stage.
