President Biden strongly condemned former US President Trump's statement that he would not defend NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) member countries that do not pay sufficient military expenditures, calling it a ``dangerous message.'' He emphasized that Japan will continue to play its role as an ally.
On the 10th, former President Trump of the opposition Republican Party, who is aiming for a comeback in the U.S. presidential election this November, announced on the 10th that while in office, NATO member countries that do not pay sufficient military expenses will not defend themselves even if attacked by Russia. clarified that he had said that.
President Biden strongly criticized this in a press conference held on the 13th, stating that he had "sent a message to the world that is dangerous and un-American."
"No president in American history has ever surrendered to a Russian dictator. That would be ridiculous and shameful, and I will never do that," he said, adding, "As long as I'm president, Putin "If we attack a NATO ally, the United States will defend its territory," he said, emphasizing that the United States will continue to fulfill its role as an ally.
Furthermore, as Mr. Trump's comments have made aid to Ukraine even more important, we urge the House of Representatives to quickly pass the emergency budget bill that includes military aid to Ukraine that was just passed by the Senate. Ta.