Former US President Donald Trump regularly criticizes his allies in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for not sufficiently funding the common defense institution. During a meeting in South Carolina, Mr.
Trump reported a conversation with one of the heads of state of NATO, without naming him. “One of the presidents of a big country stood up and said : "Well, sir, if we don't pay and we're attacked by Russia, will you protect us?" “, says the billionaire before revealing his answer: “No, I would not protect you. You must pay your debts”