Former US President Donald Trump said NATO countries began spending “billions and billions” of dollars on collective defense following his threats not to defend Europe if it were attacked.
Source: Trump at a rally in New Hampshire, writes “European truth” with reference to Politico
Details: He criticized European countries for relying too much on the US when it comes to defense spending.
Trump recalled how, after meeting with NATO leaders during his presidency, he said he realized the United States was “paying the bills.”
When he expressed this concern, one European leader asked him: “Does that mean that if we don’t pay, you’re not going to protect us?” To which Trump said he responded: “I said that’s what it is.” what it means.”
“And the next day billions and billions of dollars flowed in,” the former US president added.
What preceded: Previously European Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton toldas Donald Trump, as President of the United States, told European officials that the United States would leave NATO and that Europe should not count on help in case of war.
At the same time, the US Congress has already passed the lawwhich would prevent any president from withdrawing the United States from NATO without the approval of the Senate or House of Representatives.
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2024-01-20 16:40:00