“Former President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that, whereas president, he advised the leaders of NATO nations that he would ‘encourage’ Russia ‘to do regardless of the hell they need’ to nations that had not paid the cash they owed to the navy alliance,” the New York Times stories.
“Mr. Trump didn’t clarify whether or not he ever meant to comply with by way of on such a risk or what that might imply for the alliance, however his remark at a marketing campaign occasion in South Carolina — a variation of 1 he has made earlier than to spotlight his negotiation expertise — is prone to trigger concern amongst NATO member states, that are already very nervous in regards to the prospect of a Trump return.”