WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday expressed uncertainty that NATO would come to the U.S.’s defense if the country were attacked, though the alliance did just that after Sept. 11 — the only time in its history that the defense guarantee has been invoked. Trump also suggested that the U.S. might abandon its […]
Donald Trump expressed uncertainty about NATO's commitment to defend the U.S., despite the alliance invoking Article 5 after 9/11. He also suggested the U.S. might not defend NATO members who fail to meet defense spending targets. His comments contrast with his NATO ambassador pick's assurance of an "ironclad" commitment to the alliance.
