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Republicans Criticize Trump’s Stance on Defending NATO Allies

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By Web Desk Published February 13, 2024 2 Min Read
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Several Republicans criticized former President Donald Trump for stating he would not defend NATO members against a potential Russian attack if they had not met their financial commitments to the alliance.

Chris Christie, a former Republican presidential candidate, declared Trump unfit for the presidency on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”

At a South Carolina rally, Trump criticized some NATO countries for failing to meet spending obligations and recounted a hypothetical conversation discouraging protection against Russian aggression for non-compliant countries.

Trump bragged that he’d encourage Russia to “do whatever the hell they want” to our NATO allies if they didn’t spend enough on defense.

He’s more interested in aggrandizing himself and pleasing Putin than protecting our allies.

It would be enough to make Reagan ill. pic.twitter.com/jDwelIxw95

— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) February 11, 2024

The White House and other Western officials condemned Trump’s remarks, describing them as “appalling and unhinged.”

NATO has long grappled with the issue of members not meeting the defence spending target of 2% of GDP, with only 11 of 31 members currently reaching this goal.

Nikki Haley, competing with Trump for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, criticized siding with Russia, referencing the human cost of Russian aggression in Ukraine.

NATO has been a 75-year success story. There hasn’t been war in the region because of NATO. It is a massive mistake for Donald Trump to side with a thug like Putin over our allies and it will put troops in harm’s way. pic.twitter.com/LerAtG5jQp

— Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) February 12, 2024

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, although a Trump ally, disagreed with Trump’s NATO comments, noting Russia’s lack of aggression during Trump’s presidency and predicting similar restraint should Trump be re-elected.

Senator Thom Tillis attributed Trump’s statement to a lack of guidance from his aides regarding the U.S.’s commitment to defend NATO allies under attack. Senator Rand Paul dismissed Trump’s comment as “a stupid thing to say.”

As a former CIA case officer, I know how critical supporting our NATO allies is for our own national security.

But this weekend, former President Trump said he wouldn't defend them from Putin's aggression.

Our foreign adversaries — like China, Russia, and Iran — are listening. pic.twitter.com/2ZxK0nyw7E

— Rep. Abigail Spanberger (@RepSpanberger) February 12, 2024

Despite Senate debates on emergency aid for Ukraine and Israel, some Republicans defended Trump’s critique of NATO financial contributions, with Senator Marco Rubio minimizing concerns due to Trump’s previous presidency.

Trump campaign advisor Jason Miller deflected criticism of Trump’s NATO remarks, praising Trump’s tenure as a period of peace and prosperity. At the same time, Democratic Senator Peter Welch criticized Trump for normalizing belligerent behaviour.

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