Trump sows doubts about the commitment of the United States to NATO

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US President Donald Trump has left a certain uncertainty about the United States respect for mutual. For example, defense commitments specified in the NATO Treaty. Furthermore, Comments that could rekindle long -standing concerns among European allies about its commitment to the military alliance.

“It depends on your definition”Trump told journalists when he went to The Hague, where this year’s summit is held. For example, “There are many definitions of article 5. Therefore, You know, aren’t it? Meanwhile, But I agree to be their friend”.

Questioned later on the Air Force One. For example, Trump replied that he was “Determined to save lives” et “Determined to ensure life and security”but did not give more details.

Trump. Nevertheless, other NATO leaders arrived at the Royal Palais in the Hague on Tuesday evening in the Netherlands, for a trump sows doubts about commitment royal dinner.

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands. Meanwhile, Queen Maxima and Princess Heiress Catharina-Amalia organized a dinner for the leaders of the Alliance, who are in town for the two-day summit.

The president of the European Commission. Ursula von der Leyen, the Italian Prime Minister, Georgia Meloni, and the Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, are among the guests.

During this summit, President Trump does not stay in a luxury hotel. According to a spokesperson for the Dutch government’s information service. he would sleep in the Royal Palace where King Willem-Alexander live, his wife of Argentine origin, Queen Maxima, and their three daughters.

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands made a speech before the leaders of the NATO Alliance during a dinner at the. Hague Royal Palace on Tuesday. The Dutch monarch has also reserved a particular welcome to Trump.

“Mr. President (Trump), it means a lot for us to welcome you with us this evening. We trump sows doubts about commitment cherish the bonds of friendship that will always unite our nations”said King Willem-Alexander.

The King of the Netherlands said that NATO would welcome more countries in the Alliance in the future. He also congratulated the Alliance for having committed to devoting more money to La Défense.

“It is rightly so that we say that we must invest sufficiently in our security. that there must be a balance in the financial contributions made by the members of the Alliance. There can be no solidarity if everyone does not assume their own responsibilities”said the King of the Netherlands.

NATO secretary general, Mark Rutte, also congratulated Trump for his desire to increase the defense expenses of the Alliance.

“Today. I am pleased to announce that NATO has already added $ 1,000 billion (861 billion euros) in defense expenses in the past decade”said Rutte on Tuesday. “Mr. President, dear Donald, it is thanks to you that we have trump sows doubts about commitment progressed.”

Some residents of the Dutch city. which this year welcomed the summit of NATO leaders, have expressed their dissatisfaction with Trump.

Posters were hung on the balconies, on which we could read “Save the world, dismiss Trump”et “peace”.

Meanwhile, another pro-opposite demonstration took place. A few dozen young demonstrators from Lithuania. Ukraine, the Netherlands and other countries gathered in The Hague where they asked an increase in defense spending and support for Ukraine.

The Ministers of Defense of Lithuania. the Netherlands joined the demonstration led by young people and have both indicated that NATO leaders should undertake to increase defense spending in the coming years.

The current NATO objectives in defense are 2 % of GDP. but they should go to 5 % After months of pressure from Trump and threats to withdraw the United States from the Defense Alliance.

Donald Trump also suggested that any member country that would not reach the 5 % trump sows doubts about commitment objectives it offers would not. benefit from the protection of the United States under article 5 of the NATO Charter.