Former US President Trump said he would encourage Russia to attack if NATO member countries did not pay sufficient military costs. The White House and NATO are strongly issued a condemning statement.

Former President Trump of the opposition Republican Party is aiming for a comeback in the US presidential election this November. He said at a campaign rally in the southern state of South Carolina that the Biden administration would spend more money on aid to foreign countries than on domestic issues. His comments have been controversial, with some saying, "We will unite and strongly fight back against this attack"