President Donald Trump told NATO allies that he wants to remain in the alliance and is willing to continue selling weapons to them, according to reports.
President Donald Trump told NATO allies that he wants to remain in the alliance and is willing to continue selling weapons to them, according to a report. The brief statement, quoted in a single source, does not provide additional context or the setting in which it was made.
The Zioneer has previously reported on Trump's evolving position on NATO. On June 24, he said allies had agreed to spend 5% of GDP on defense but most had not met the target. On June 23, he expressed frustration with allies' support and questioned their commitment to mutual defense. The reported remarks add to a series of Trump statements on the alliance in recent weeks.
- DevelopingTrump expresses frustration with NATO allies' support, questions commitment to mutual defense
- DevelopingTrump says NATO allies agreed to spend 5% of GDP on defense a year ago, most have not met target
- DevelopingTrump: I would like to reach a deal now
- StrongTrump says he will likely approve F-35 and engine sale to Turkey
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