Trump doubles down on NATO pullback, slaps at GOP Senate Leader McConnell for second-guessing him
Source: LA Times
Donald Trump reiterated his call for the U.S. to pull back from its commitment to NATO and said the Republican leader of the Senate was wrong to ascribe the proposal to "a rookie mistake."
"He's 100% wrong. OK?" Trump said in an interview aired Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press." "He's 100% wrong if he said that."
Trump shocked many in the country's defense and foreign policy establishment when he said Wednesday in a New York Times story that, as commander in chief, he would not automatically come to the defense of America's NATO allies if they were attacked.
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, who had given a less-than-rousing speech in support of Trump's nomination at the Republican National Convention, responded by suggesting the remark showed the political neophyte's inexperience and the need for guidance from more seasoned lawmakers.
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Any coincidence that a Russian hack turns into an anti-Dem disclosure?
MichiganVote
(21,086 posts)Akicita
(1,196 posts)MichiganVote
(21,086 posts)Its a military global game of chess. I can't say what the Europeans pay in currency for military support. Perhaps you can?
Akicita
(1,196 posts)They were European wars that spread. Without the Europeans starting wars that we got dragged in to, many of us would have many more relatives today.
Each NATO country is supposed to spend at least 3% of their GNP on defense. Besides the US only Britain even comes close.
MichiganVote
(21,086 posts)and focus on the economic end of things.
Akicita
(1,196 posts)MichiganVote
(21,086 posts)Akicita
(1,196 posts)Surprisingly, Greece is one of them. Second only to the US. Poland, Britain, and Estonia are the others.
fleabiscuit
(4,542 posts)msongs
(67,441 posts)leftofcool
(19,460 posts)I live in Kentucky and have it on rumor that Rand Paul will be voting for Hillary as well.
Akicita
(1,196 posts)the establishment every time.
TheCowsCameHome
(40,168 posts)not in a good way.
LakeVermilion
(1,044 posts)Akicita
(1,196 posts)If the Baltic countries would rather rejoin the new Soviet Union than pay their fair share for their defense then by all means let them.
bucolic_frolic
(43,286 posts)Men in white suits can handle this
Ghost Dog
(16,881 posts)this way?
David__77
(23,503 posts)We should move past bloc-style politics, in my opinion.
TomCADem
(17,390 posts)...as well as their attacks on Georgia, I think it would be a mistake to minimize the importance of NATO. Russian aggression against its neighbors is hardly ancient history.
David__77
(23,503 posts)I understand that Russia took actions that violated Ukraine's territorial integrity.
TomCADem
(17,390 posts)NATO is one of the longest standing coalitions. The Ukraine situations shows that the prospect of Russia seeking to expand its territory is not ancient history.
Dawson Leery
(19,348 posts)He is doing Putin's work for him.
ericson00
(2,707 posts)and sell it to the American people as some sort of "tremendous deal."
PJMcK
(22,048 posts)Bluestar
(1,400 posts)He could give the briefings to Putin or he will blab them on primetime tv.
Tess49
(1,580 posts)he does this? From a legal standpoint? I also suspect that he'll be heavily monitored for any breaches.
liberalmuse
(18,672 posts)They might even test to ensure he doesn't start tweeting them out.
Tess49
(1,580 posts)MBS
(9,688 posts)The alternative is just way too scary.
Akicita
(1,196 posts)Blackjackdavey
(178 posts)as it would clear the way for us to stop talking about Hillary's emails.
Akicita
(1,196 posts)Blackjackdavey
(178 posts)to take my comment with a grain of salt.
Akicita
(1,196 posts)Sunlei
(22,651 posts)CrowdStrike stands fully by its analysis and findings identifying two separate Russian intelligence-affiliated adversaries present in the DNC
https://www.crowdstrike.com/blog/bears-midst-intrusion-democratic-national-committee/
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mia
(8,362 posts)Trump would sell out the United States to close a deal.
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ThoughtCriminal
(14,049 posts)goldent
(1,582 posts)although I would be happy to see the US take a reduced role in NATO.
icarusxat
(403 posts)this is not a "rookie mistake" it is the mark of a buffoon with little knowledge and zero understanding of US military policy, foreign police, or common sense...
Rustyeye77
(2,736 posts)merrily
(45,251 posts)The more any of them fight with each other, the better, I think.
Rex
(65,616 posts)I can promise you Trump had no idea. McConnell...hard to say what that guy thinks it is like deer in the headlights 24-7 with that one.
merrily
(45,251 posts)For example, didn't he call for firing of Justice Ginsberg (or some equivalent)?
Rex
(65,616 posts)Because you know, he said he has the best memory in the world. He said he knew more about war then all our generals. He is deranged.
Rex
(65,616 posts)No doubt Trump just learned what NATO is and it's origin.
Kathy M
(1,242 posts)was being deployed in a few days to NATO.... Maybe they will be doing some reassurance to our country and over seas . I have run across a site where there are some that love this idea . Its a bad idea..... but look to who trump is played to to get votes .
DetlefK
(16,423 posts)They're gonna vote for Trump so hard...
dbackjon
(6,578 posts)lanlady
(7,135 posts)"Manchurian Candidate"
It's too bad younger voters aren't familiar with that film from the early 60s or the book. I would love for the Dems to stick him with that label!
MBS
(9,688 posts)how dangerous and vile this man is. The future of our republic, and of the planet, is at stake in this election.