Donald Trump said "“No, I would not protect you. In fact, I would encourage them (Russia) to do whatever the hell they want. You gotta pay.” This was said in reference to defense spending, with particular reference to NATO nations that are not achieving the bench mark of 2% Gross Domestic Product on defense.
NATO's existence depends on mutual self-defense, thus Trump's comments can be construed as an existential issue for NATO.
This episode delves into defense spending by Western nations and the issues around Trump's comment, featuring Julianne Smith's comments about it. (Julianne Smith is the US Ambassador to NATO).
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