Trump says he made NATO “strong” in the face of criticism for threats to non-compliant countries

Former American President donald trump This Monday he contested the criticism he received for his threats to NATOand assured that with his mandate he did so “strong”.

The most likely Republican candidate for the US presidential elections in November did not elaborate or deny his statements on Saturday, when he said that “would encourage” for Russia attack the countries of NATO if they don’t pay their fee.

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“I MADE NATO STRONG, and even the RINOS and radical left Democrats recognize this,” Trump said on the Truth Social network, using the acronym that some conservatives have given to other Republicans in the party: Republicans in Name Only.

“When I told the 20 countries that they were not paying their fair share, that they had to PAY, and told them that if they didn’t, they would not have American military protection, the money came pouring in.” he claimed.

“But now that I’m not here to say ‘you have to pay’ anymore, they go back to the same things.“added Trump, who will likely face Joe Biden In elections.

Trump frequently criticizes US allies North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for failing to meet its military expenditure commitments.

The former president commented on a conversation with a leader he did not identify during a NATO meeting.

“The president of a large country stood up and asked, ‘Well, sir, if we don’t pay and Russia attacks us, would you protect us?’”Trump said.

“I wouldn’t protect him. On the contrary, I would encourage (Russia) to do whatever it wants with it. You gotta pay, you gotta pay your bills” he added.

Joe Biden called these comments “dangerous” and estimated that his predecessor intends to give the Russian president Vladimir Putin “green light for more war and violence”.

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The Republican also criticized on Monday the money disbursed by U.S to help Ukrainecompared to its NATO partners.

And this while Congress debates more funds, worth 60 billion dollars for Kiev.

“We are helping Ukraine with more than 100 billion dollars more than NATO“, assured donald trump.

Source: Elcomercio

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