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Trump threatens to withhold NATO support over lack of allied assistance
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Trump threatens to withhold NATO support over lack of allied assistance

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he might not defend NATO allies if they do not support U.S. military operations.
  • Trump stated that the U.S. has spent significant money and expects reciprocal support from allies.
  • The president's remarks come ahead of his planned attendance at the NATO summit in Turkey next month.

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to withhold support from NATO allies who do not contribute to American military operations, particularly mentioning the U.S. mission in Iran. During a press conference, Trump expressed frustration over the financial contributions made by the U.S. to the alliance, stating, "We have spent all this money. And then when we want help for small things... then they say no."

Trump further elaborated on the potential consequences, warning, "That is a stupid thing to say, because we can say the same thing to them if we want. And we may do that." This statement signals a potential shift in U.S. commitment to collective defense within NATO, an alliance that has faced scrutiny from the president.

We have spent all this money. And then when we want help for small things... then they say no.

— Donald TrumpDuring a press conference in the Oval Office, explaining his potential actions regarding NATO allies.

Despite his critical stance on the alliance, Trump is scheduled to attend the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, next month. His remarks are likely to shape discussions and potentially create tension during the international gathering.

That is a stupid thing to say, because we can say the same thing to them if we want. And we may do that.

— Donald TrumpResponding to the idea of not helping NATO allies, during a press conference.
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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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