During his tenure as President of the United States, Donald Trump made several statements regarding NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and Article 5, sparking debate and concern among allies and analysts. Here’s an overview of Trump’s stance on NATO and an explanation of Article 5:
Trump’s Views on NATO:
Trump often criticized NATO member countries for not meeting their defense spending commitments, arguing that the burden of protecting Europe fell disproportionately on the United States.
SOURCE:- BBC NEWS
He called for NATO allies to increase their defense budgets to at least 2% of their respective GDPs, a target set by the alliance.
SOURCE:- CNN
Additionally, Trump questioned the relevance of NATO in the post-Cold War era and suggested that it should focus more on combating terrorism rather than
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