Axios - Speculation has turned to preparation among world leaders bracing for the surprises and disruption that would accompany a second Trump presidency, U.S.
allies had never seen a president like Donald Trump, who threatened to
rip up treaties and often made bilateral disagreements personal. Just yesterday, Trump said at a rally
in Conway, S.C., that he told the president of an unidentified NATO
member he would "encourage" Russia "to do whatever the hell they want"
if the NATO member were behind on its obligations to the alliance.
"One of the presidents of a big country stood up and said: 'Well, sir, uh, if we don't pay and we're attacked by Russia, will you protect us?" Trump recounted. "You didn't pay? You're delinquent?" Trump said he replied. "No, I would not protect you. In fact, I would encourage them to do whatever the hell they want.' You gotta pay! You gotta pay your bills."
Many of America's European NATO allies are worried that with or without Trump, the U.S. is becoming less reliable. Some have started to talk openly about the need for members to ramp up military spending, and plan for an alliance without the U.S. (AP) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government is preparing for the "uncertainty" Trump's return would bring. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz risked Trump's wrath by openly endorsing President Biden last year over the "division" he said Trump represents.
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See… Of course, to believe TFG might demand that certain NATO countries not benefit the protections that the organization provides, and further that TFG might suggest to an ‘aggressor’ nation to invade a NATO country that has not paid its bill… is believable. Even expected from someone who has made his image that of a bully.
But… What of all the bills that TFG has allegedly refused to pay to various people here in the U.S.
And… Not that a ‘good’ christian should throw the first stone, but where are our journalists when somebody like TFG throws a nice slow one like this right over the plate.
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