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Donald Trump: “I would encourage Russia to do whatever the hell they want to any NATO member that fails to meet defense spending…”

On the recordMarch 1, 2025
I would encourage Russia to do whatever the hell they want to any NATO member that fails to meet defense spending guidelines.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Trump suggested ignoring NATO's collective defense commitment for members not meeting spending targets.

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