Sweden got strange warning from administration

[struggle4progress]

Oliver Pechter, Business Insider Nordic

United States’ Secretary of Defense James Mattis has sent a letter to the Swedish Minister for Defence Peter Hultqvist regarding Sweden’s intention to sign a treaty banning nuclear bombs, Svenska Dagbladet reports.

Sweden is among 122 countries backing the first-ever UN treaty imposing total nuclear weapons ban ...

... Trump’s Secretary of Defense warns about severe consequences if Sweden signs the treaty – it would affect both the newly expanded cooperation and the military support from US in case of war.

The letter from Mattis is considered a bit strange since United States does not usually interfere with the Swedish government’s decisions. It could be seen as a way to influence Sweden’s standpoint on nuclear weapons ...

http://www.businessinsider.com/sweden-got-a-strange-warning-from-the-trump-administration-2017-9

[ATL Ebony]

1. They're a bunch of unqualified yokels -- we're in deep trouble with this crew.

[DonaldsRump]

2. Sweden, don't feel bad b/c everything from these buffoon is strange n/t

[NBachers]

3. Good - now it's Sweden knows they're doing the right thing.

[defacto7]

4. Sweden, just ignore them..

Until they're out and gone. Your sovereignty is your business.