JAB wrote:
Trump vowed he'd 'never' help Europe if it's attacked, top EU
official
says
'By the way NATO is dead,' the former (and potential future) US
president added in private meeting.
https://www.politico.eu/article/donald-trump-vow-never-help-europe-attack-thierry-breton/
He's pro Putin, but he does not understand consequences. Russia
and
China (et.al) would like to overthrow USA.
He's not looking out for US's interest, as a POTUS.
The
topic of Trump's attitude towards Europe and NATO is a controversial
one, especially in light of his potential run for the presidency in
2024. According to a senior EU official, Trump told European leaders
in 2020 that the US would never help Europe if it was attacked, and
that NATO was dead. This statement, if true, would undermine the core
principle of collective defense that has been the foundation of the transatlantic alliance since 1949. It would also signal a major shift
in US foreign policy, away from its traditional allies and towards a
more isolationist and unilateralist stance.
However, some might argue that Trump's remarks were not meant to be
taken literally, but rather as a way of pressuring European countries
to increase their defense spending and share more of the burden of
NATO. Trump has repeatedly criticized European allies, especially
Germany, for not meeting the agreed target of spending 2% of their GDP
on defense. He has also claimed that the US pays too much for NATO and
that other members are taking advantage of it. Therefore, some might
see Trump's comments as a negotiating tactic, rather than a serious
threat to abandon Europe.
Another point of view might be that Trump's views on Europe and NATO
reflect his admiration for Putin and his desire to improve relations
with Russia. Trump has often praised Putin as a strong leader and
expressed skepticism about the US intelligence community's findings
that Russia interfered in the 2016 and 2020 elections. He has also
advocated for inviting Russia back to the G7 and for withdrawing US
troops from Germany. Some might interpret these actions as a sign of
Trump's pro-Putin agenda, which could endanger the security and
stability of Europe and the US.
This is a response to the post seen at:
http://www.jlaforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=658765378#658765378
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