The former president explains what he “doesn’t believe” about the military alliance that he once called “obsolete.”
What the former president does n’t “believe” about the military alliance he once referred to as “obsolete” was explained. The former president clarified what he does n’t “believe” about the military alliance that was once referred to as “obsolete.”
The former president explains what he “doesn’t believe” about the military alliance that he once called “obsolete.”
LOADINGERROR LOADING. Donald Trump declared that he doesn’t believe NATO would “be there” for the U.S. if the country were to be attacked.. The former president, at a Las Vegas rally on Saturday, knocked Joe Biden’s push for a bipartisan Senate deal on border security that’s linked to Ukraine aid, claiming that it’s designed to “continue the invasion of America while sending billions of dollars” to other countries.. Advertisement. He went on to claim that the U.S. has provided ”$200 billion-plus” to Ukraine while European nations “are in for $20 billion,” disregarding the facts on aid to Ukraine since Russia invaded the country in Feb. 2022.. “We’re spending – we’re paying for NATO and we don’t get so much out of it,” said the GOP front-runner, who once called NATO “obsolete” and has campaigned on finishing “the process” of re-evaluating the purpose and mission of NATO.. “And you know, I hate to tell you this about NATO – if we ever needed their help, let’s say we were attacked, I don’t believe they’d be there. I don’t believe. I know the people. I know ’em. I can tell you country by country who would be there and who – but I don’t believe they’d be there.”. Journalist Aaron Rupar, who shared a clip of Trump’s remarks, pointed out that NATO invoked Article 5 in its founding treaty for the first time following the 9/11 attacks. The article describes an “armed attack against one” member as an attack against them all.. Advertisement. Trump on NATO: “I hate to tell you this about NATO. If we ever needed the help, let’s say we were attacked, I don’t believe they’d be there.”. Here’s an article that might interest Trump: https://t.co/sdu7an1sw4 pic.twitter.com/N8qDGieJKG. — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 27, 2024. Support HuffPost. The Stakes Have Never Been Higher. At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.. Our News, Politics and Culture teams invest time and care working on hard-hitting investigations and researched analyses, along with quick but robust daily takes. Our Life, Health and Shopping desks provide you with well-researched, expert-vetted information you need to live your best life, while HuffPost Personal, Voices and Opinion center real stories from real people.. Help keep news free for everyone by giving us as little as $1. Your contribution will go a long way.. At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.. Help keep news free for everyone by giving us as little as $1. Your contribution will go a long way.. As the 2024 presidential race heats up, the very foundations of our democracy are at stake. A vibrant democracy is impossible without well-informed citizens. This is why HuffPost’s journalism is free for everyone, not just those who can afford expensive paywalls.. We cannot do this without your help. Support our newsroom by contributing as little as $1 a month.. As the 2024 presidential race heats up, the very foundations of our democracy are at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a vibrant democracy is impossible without well-informed citizens. This is why we keep our journalism free for everyone, even as most other newsrooms have retreated behind expensive paywalls.. Our newsroom continues to bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes on one of the most consequential elections in recent history. Reporting on the current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly — and we need your help.. Support our newsroom by contributing as little as $1 a month.. Support HuffPost. Related. Donald Trump2024 electionNATO. Trump Heaps Praise On Texas Governor For Border Power Grab. Trump Doubles Down Against Border Deal As Biden Pledges Shutdown. ‘Yikes’: Critics Clown Rudy Giuliani For Doing Trump No ‘Favors’ In Ridiculous Defense
