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Donald Trump: “In fact, I would encourage them to do whatever the hell they want. Look, if they're not going to pay, we're not going to…”

On the recordMarch 5, 2024
In fact, I would encourage them to do whatever the hell they want. Look, if they're not going to pay, we're not going to protect, okay?
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

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Trump expresses a controversial stance on NATO and suggests he would not protect NATO countries if they do not contribute financially.

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