It was revealed that while former US President Donald Trump was in office, he had said that he would encourage Russia to attack unless member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) pay sufficient military costs, and the White House and NATO are strongly issued a condemning statement.
On the 10th, former President Trump of the opposition Republican Party, who is aiming for a comeback in the US presidential election this November, 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. I criticized him for putting it in.
During his term in office, Mr. Trump complained that many NATO member countries depended on the United States for their defense, and in his speech, he said that the leaders of NATO member states at the time said, ``We need adequate military spending.'' When asked a question to the effect of, ``Would the United States not defend itself even if a member country that did not bear the burden was attacked by Russia?'' he answered, ``We will not defend it.In fact, we will encourage Russia to do what it wants.'' said.
In response to the remarks, the White House immediately issued a statement strongly condemning, saying, ``It is horrifying and insane to encourage an invasion of an ally.'' In addition, NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg said, ``Any action against NATO His comments have been controversial, with some saying, "We will unite and strongly fight back against this attack."