Trump Faces Backlash After Remarks Regarding NATO

Top Western officials as well as both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have criticized Trump's remarks.

Donald Trump has received negative feedback after making comments regarding NATO.

The former president took U.S. lawmakers and international leaders by surprise after claiming he would not protect NATO countries from Russian attacks if they lag on their membership payments.

Trump also warned NATO allies that he “would encourage” Russia “to do whatever they want” to a member country that did not meet its defense spending guidelines.

Top Western officials as well as both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have criticized Trump’s remarks.

President Biden described the statements as “appalling and dangerous” but expected, coming from a man who “is promising to rule as a dictator.”

Nikki Haley, Trump’s last standing competitor in the GOP nomination race, said, “The last thing we ever want to do is side with Russia.”