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
  1. Feb 11, 2024Trump would not defend delinquent NATO members
  2. Feb 12, 2024Trump's threat to NATO allies draws little condemnation from GOP
  3. Feb 15, 2024Donald Trump stands by remarks about not defending NATO members after backlash

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Last development · Feb 15, 2024 — Donald Trump stands by remarks about not defending NATO members after backlash

How each side is putting it

Left

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Ran by 8 outlets across the spectrum· Valdosta Daily Times, The Boston Globe, +4 more
Valdosta Daily TimesLean Left· 957d ago

Donald Trump stands by remarks about not defending NATO members after backlash

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 957d ago

Donald Trump stands by remarks about not defending NATO members after backlash

Berkshire EagleLean Left· 957d ago

Donald Trump stands by remarks about not defending NATO members after backlash

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· 957d ago

Donald Trump stands by remarks about not defending NATO members after backlash

Herald BulletinLean Left· 957d ago

Donald Trump stands by remarks about not defending NATO members after backlash

Sioux City JournalLean Left· 957d ago

Donald Trump stands by remarks about not defending NATO members after backlash

Ran by 10 outlets across the spectrum· Sioux City Journal, Minneapolis Star Tribune, +1 more
Sioux City JournalLean Left· 959d ago

Trump’s threat to NATO allies draws little condemnation from GOP, reflecting his grip on the party

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· 959d ago

Trump's threat to NATO allies draws little condemnation from GOP, reflecting his grip on the party

St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· 959d ago

Trump’s threat to NATO allies draws little condemnation from GOP, reflecting his grip on the party

NPRLean Left· 959d ago

Donald Trump continues to express his longstanding skepticism of NATO

Valdosta Daily TimesLean Left· 959d ago

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Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 959d ago

Susan Collins calls Donald Trump’s threat to NATO allies ‘reckless’

Center

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Ran by 8 outlets across the spectrum· KRQE Albuquerque, KSN Wichita, +1 more
KRQE AlbuquerqueCenter· 957d ago

Donald Trump stands by remarks about not defending NATO members after backlash

KSN WichitaCenter· 957d ago

Donald Trump stands by remarks about not defending NATO members after backlash

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 957d ago

Donald Trump stands by remarks about not defending NATO members after backlash

WMURCenter· 957d ago

Former 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

NewsweekCenter· 958d ago

NATO chief admits Donald Trump

Ran by 10 outlets across the spectrum· The Columbian, WCBD News 2, +6 more
The ColumbianCenter· 959d ago

Trump’s threat to NATO allies draws little condemnation from GOP, reflecting his grip on the party

WCBD News 2Center· 959d ago

Trump’s threat to NATO allies draws little condemnation from GOP, reflecting his grip on the party

La Crosse TribuneCenter· 959d ago

Trump’s threat to NATO allies draws little condemnation from GOP, reflecting his grip on the party

Omaha World-HeraldCenter· 959d ago

Trump’s threat to NATO allies draws little condemnation from GOP, reflecting his grip on the party

WOWK CharlestonCenter· 959d ago

Trump’s threat to NATO allies draws little condemnation from GOP, reflecting his grip on the party

The RepublicCenter· 959d ago

Trump's threat to NATO allies draws little condemnation from GOP, reflecting his grip on the party

WDIO DuluthCenter· 959d ago

Trump's threat to NATO allies draws little condemnation from GOP, reflecting his grip on the party

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 959d ago

Trump’s threat to NATO allies draws little condemnation from GOP, reflecting his grip on the party

NewsweekCenter· 959d ago

Donald Trump "encouraging Kremlin" puts US troops in danger: Official

Right

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Washington TimesLean Right· 957d ago

Trump stands by remarks about not defending NATO members after backlash

FortuneLean Right· 958d ago

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'

Washington ExaminerRight· 958d ago

US torn between condemning, spinning Trump’s NATO comments

Ran by 10 outlets across the spectrum· Daily Journal, MyNorthwest
Daily JournalLean Right· 959d ago

Trump's threat to NATO allies draws little condemnation from GOP, reflecting his grip on the party

MyNorthwestLean Right· 959d ago

Trump's threat to NATO allies draws little condemnation from GOP, reflecting his grip on the party

TribliveLean Right· 959d ago

Trump's threat to NATO allies draws little condemnation from GOP

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PeopleLeft· 959d ago

Nikki Haley Reacts After Trump Says He's 'Encouraged' Russia to 'Do Whatever the Hell They Want' to Some NATO Allies

Deutsche WelleLean Left· 960d ago

Experts fear Trump's NATO comments 'made Europe less secure' – DW

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