Biden calls Trump ‘appalling and dangerous’ NATO remarks
US President Joe Biden strongly criticized former President Donald Trump’s recent remarks regarding NATO, calling them “appalling and dangerous.” Trump’s comments, made during a campaign rally in South Carolina, suggested that he would not protect NATO members who fail to meet their financial obligations, essentially giving Russia’s Vladimir Putin a free hand to act aggressively.
Biden’s statement came in response to Trump’s account of a conversation he claimed to have had with a NATO member regarding defense payments. Trump indicated that he would not come to the aid of countries that had not met their financial commitments, effectively encouraging Russian aggression against them.
Trump’s stance on NATO has long been skeptical, with frequent criticism of member countries for not meeting defense spending targets. His recent remarks raised concerns both domestically and internationally about the US commitment to the alliance if he were to win the upcoming presidential election.
In response to Trump’s comments, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned that any suggestion of members not defending each other undermines collective security. European Council President Charles Michel labeled the remarks as “reckless,” asserting that they only serve Putin’s interests.
While some Republicans defended Trump’s remarks as anecdotal, others, like Senator Marco Rubio, highlighted the importance of the US remaining committed to NATO. Stoltenberg expressed confidence that regardless of the election outcome, the US would remain a strong NATO ally.
During the same rally, Trump took aim at Nikki Haley, his former UN ambassador and current challenger for the Republican nomination. Haley, in response, criticized Trump for seemingly siding with Putin and for mocking her husband’s military service.
Overall, Trump’s comments have reignited debates about US foreign policy, NATO commitments, and the future direction of transatlantic relations.
Politics News: Biden calls Trump ‘appalling and dangerous’ NATO remarks
