Former President Trump of the United States has been criticized by many countries for his statement that NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) member countries will not defend themselves if they do not pay sufficient military expenses. I won't," he emphasized.
Former President Trump, who is aiming for a comeback in the US presidential election this November, stated on the 10th that during his term in office, NATO member countries that do not pay sufficient military expenses will not defend themselves even if they are attacked by Russia, and would rather attack Russia. It was revealed that he had said that he was encouraging attacks on the United States.
This has led to a series of criticisms from European member states, and President Biden has also strongly condemned the move, calling it a ``dangerous message,'' and the repercussions are spreading.
Against this backdrop, on the 14th, at a campaign rally held in the southern state of South Carolina, Mr. Trump once again emphasized, ``The NATO countries are not paying enough for their military expenses. If they don't pay, we won't defend.'' did.
Also, on the 15th, during a visit to New York state, he stated that the United States is the only country that pays large amounts of military expenditures, complaining that ``all countries think of the United States as a stupid country.''
It is expected that such further statements by Mr. Trump will further increase the sense of caution in European countries.