Trump says 'ridiculous' for US to maintain current support for NATO
The alliance, founded in 1949, became a US-led defence force credited with maintaining stability in Europe, keeping the Soviet Union at bay and solidifying…
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The alliance, founded in 1949, became a US-led defence force credited with maintaining stability in Europe, keeping the Soviet Union at bay and solidifying Washington as a world power for decades to come. Under pressure from Trump, NATO leaders had agreed at a gathering in 2025 to boost defence-related spending to 5 per cent of GDP by 2035. The upcoming NATO summit, which will bring together 32 member states, will be held in the Turkish capital on Jul 7-8.
Furthermore, WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump said on July 2 it is “ridiculous” for the US to continue its “one sided” relationship with NATO, less than a week before a NATO summit in Ankara. Trump has repeatedly lashed out at European allies over their response to the war in Iran, as several countries restricted the use of bases for US forces. Trump also insists he wants Europe to take the lead role for its own defence, and Washington has already moved to scale back commitments.
In addition, Trump says 'ridiculous' for US to maintain current support for NATO. Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform: "They were not there for us!!!" and Washington's relationship with NATO "is not reciprocal".
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The alliance, founded in 1949, became a US-led defence force credited with maintaining stability in Europe, keeping the Soviet Union at bay and solidifying Washington as a world power for decades to come.
reliability low1/2 sourcesUnder pressure from Trump, NATO leaders had agreed at a gathering in 2025 to boost defence-related spending to 5 per cent of GDP by 2035.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe upcoming NATO summit, which will bring together 32 member states, will be held in the Turkish capital on Jul 7-8.
reliability low1/2 sourcesWASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump said on July 2 it is “ridiculous” for the US to continue its “one sided” relationship with NATO, less than a week before a NATO summit in Ankara.
reliability low1/2 sourcesTrump has repeatedly lashed out at European allies over their response to the war in Iran, as several countries restricted the use of bases for US forces.
reliability low1/2 sourcesTrump also insists he wants Europe to take the lead role for its own defence, and Washington has already moved to scale back commitments.
reliability low1/2 sourcesTrump says 'ridiculous' for US to maintain current support for NATO.
reliability low1/2 sourcesTrump wrote on his Truth Social platform: "They were not there for us!!!" and Washington's relationship with NATO "is not reciprocal".
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