Donald Trump stands by remarks about not defending NATO members after backlash
The White House has reacted to comments by former President Donald Trump indicating he would encourage Russia to "do whatever the hell they want" to NATO countries that don't pay their organizational dues.
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3 developments- Feb 11, 2024Trump would not defend delinquent NATO members
- Feb 12, 2024Trump's threat to NATO allies draws little condemnation from GOP
- Feb 15, 2024Donald Trump stands by remarks about not defending NATO members after backlash
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Quiet for 957 daysLast development · Feb 15, 2024 — Donald Trump stands by remarks about not defending NATO members after backlash
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8 viewpointsSusan Collins calls Donald Trump’s threat to NATO allies ‘reckless’
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12 viewpointsFormer President Donald Trump is defending saying he "would encourage" Russia "to do whatever the hell they want" to NATO allies that don't meet defense spending targets days after his comments set off alarm in the U.S. and among its allies
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4 viewpointsTrump stands by remarks about not defending NATO members after backlash
Head of NATO alliance says Trump is weakening world security: 'The whole idea of NATO is that an attack on one ally will trigger a response'
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2 articlesNikki Haley Reacts After Trump Says He's 'Encouraged' Russia to 'Do Whatever the Hell They Want' to Some NATO Allies
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