Donald Trump: German politicians horrified by NATO statement. Presidential candidate Trump announced at a campaign event that he would not protect defaulting NATO partners from Russia.
Politicians in this country are alarmed: Germany will soon have to defend itself. The statement was like an invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin to test the defense alliance, says former Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel. It is not correct to explain why the USA contributes more to Europe's security than the Europeans themselves, says Gabriel. The new statement fits his understanding of politics.