NATO chief Stoltenberg warns: Trump statement ‘undermines our security’

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“Any suggestion that allies will not defend each other undermines our entire security, including that of the United States,” Stoltenberg said on Sunday.

The US must remain a strong NATO ally

This means a higher risk for American and European soldiers. He expects the US to remain a strong and committed NATO ally regardless of who wins the presidential election. Trump wants to run for the Republicans again in the November elections.

The former US president said at a campaign rally in the state of South Carolina that the “president of a great country” had once asked him whether the US would still protect this country from Russia even if it did not pay for its defense spending. He replied, “No, I wouldn’t protect you.”

NATO is ready to defend all allies

In fact, he would “even encourage Russia to do whatever they want.” It was unclear whether such a conversation ever took place between Trump and a head of state, as the Republican also said, “Let’s assume that happened.”

Stoltenberg emphasized on Sunday that NATO is ready and able to defend all allies. “Any attack on NATO will be met with a united and strong response,” the Norwegian said.

EU Council President Charles Michel (48) criticized that “reckless statements” about NATO security only served the interests of Russian President Vladimir Putin (71). It is necessary for the EU to become more independent, invest in its defense and show solidarity. (SDA)

Source: Blick