Yury Kobzar19:55, 30.10.23
At a campaign rally, Trump recalled the times of his presidency.
Former US President Donald Trump admitted that he blackmailed European leaders with the idea that America under his leadership would not defend NATO allies in the event of a Russian attack. He spoke about this at a campaign rally in Iowa.
During his lengthy speech, Trump in particular touched upon the topic of financing NATO structures. He noted that most alliance member countries contribute too little to the organization and generally spend little on defense needs, shifting the main burden to the United States.
In this context, Trump mentioned how, at one of the summits, he threatened the leaders of allied countries that the United States would not protect them if the allies did not increase defense spending.
“I remember how the head of one country stood up and said: “Tell me, if Russia attacks my country, you won’t be there?” That’s right, that’s what I mean, I won’t protect you and I won’t give you money,” Trump said .
It is worth noting that during his presidency, Trump repeatedly publicly rebuked allies for low defense spending and low contributions to NATO.
Trump on protecting Europe
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And this animal was and wants to be again president. Sick just really fuckin sick.
I can’t castigate Trump for this. It is true that numerous NATO members were not pulling their weight, among them was the economically most powerful country in Europe, which let its military almost evaporate. We did foot the biggest part of the bill, and this for numerous years, if not decades. Something had to be done!
How do things look like now, in NATO? We have two members – Hungary and Turkey – who do not belong in this block, and now, possibly Slovakia too.
Trump really hammered Germany back then. They were constructing a pipeline with the Moskali, refusing sanctions and putting up like 1.1% to NATO. Back home in the media, though, they were saying Trump was blackmailing Europe and trying to destroy NATO, lol….they’re such anti-American stooges.
Yes, that was pure bullshit.
I was glad when Trump trounced on those fucking freeloaders.
Trump may be a pro-Russian arsegiver, but for this I have to give him credit.
I don’t mind the position: 2% or we won’t help you.
^bert