Trump Says Let Russia do what they what to Nato?
News Statement. I don't support Ukraine
Former President Donald Trump said Saturday he would encourage Russia to “do whatever the hell they want” if it attacked a NATO country that didn’t pay enough for defense.
His comments drew fierce backlash from some Republicans, the White House and leading Western officials, with the head of the trans-Atlantic alliance suggesting they could put the lives of American and European soldiers at greater risk.
The comments will do little to ease concerns in Europe about U.S. dependability, with military aid that Ukraine desperately needs held up in Congress and the front-runner for the GOP nomination now reiterating his long-standing skepticism of America’s historical commitments to its allies.
Speaking to supporters at a rally in South Carolina, Trump recounted an exchange from his time in office with the leader of a “big country” who asked whether it would be protected if Russia attacked.
Trump said he told the leader that the U.S. government would not protect the bloc if it didn’t pay its fair share in defense spending.
“I said: ‘You didn’t pay? You’re delinquent?’” Trump recalled. “No, I would not protect you. In fact, I would encourage them to do whatever the hell they want. You got to pay. You got to pay your bills.”
The White House said Trump’s latest comments were “appalling and unhinged.”
-
0:54
RT
4 months agoI’d encourag Russia to ‘do whatever they want’ with NATO allies if they don’t pay up – Trump
13.5K111 -
3:01
The American Insight: Uncovering Truths, Igniting Conversations
4 months agoTrump says Russia can do what it wants to Nato allies who pay too little
20 -
9:04
Garnik63
4 months agoWatch: Trump says he will 'encourage' Russia to attack NATO allies who don't pay their bills
123 -
0:24
News of the World
4 months agoTrump Threatens To 'Encourage' Attack of NATO Allies
581 -
50:17
The Truth Central
3 months agoPutin's Warns of World War 3 if NATO Sends Troops to Ukraine; Trump Prosecutor in a Legal Conundrum
4394 -
3:13
Just the News
2 months agoTrump says the Ukraine war would've never happened if he was in office
3.98K1 -
0:30
RVM News
3 months agoUkraine Will Join NATO, Chief Says
1.75K5 -
1:58
galacticstorm
3 months agoKremlin warns of war with NATO if European members send troops to Ukraine
323 -
2:01
RT
3 months agoMacron repeats possibility of sending NATO troops to Ukraine
3.44K37 -
0:38
RT
4 months ago‘You can ask him’ – Putin on Bill Clinton flipping on Russia joining NATO
2.76K8