"Trump's Warning to NATO: Pay Up or Face Russian Encouragement"
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Former President Donald Trump stated at a rally that he would "encourage" Russia to attack any Nato member that fails to pay its bills, prompting the White House to denounce the comments as "appalling and unhinged." Trump has long been critical of Nato's financial burden on the United States and has expressed dissatisfaction with US aid to Ukraine. The US has provided Ukraine with significant financial support since the 2022 invasion, but Republicans in Congress have blocked new funding, leading to a separate debate on aid money.
- Trump says he would 'encourage' Russia to attack Nato allies who do not pay their bills BBC.com
- Donald Trump says he would encourage Russia to attack Nato allies who pay too little The Guardian US
- Trump suggests he'd disregard NATO treaty, urge Russian attacks on allies The Washington Post
- Trump Encourages Putin to Attack NATO Members The Atlantic
- Election 2024: Trump says he warned NATO allies: Pay in or he'd tell Russia to 'do whatever the hell they want.' The New York Times
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