Trump Criticizes NATO, Japan, SK, Australia for Not Supporting Iran War; Reiterates Desire for Greenland
Former US President Donald Trump criticized NATO as a 'paper tiger' and slammed allies like Japan, South Korea, and Australia for not helping in the conflict with Iran. He also reiterated his intent to acquire Greenland.
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According to AFP reports, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is expected to visit Washington later this week.
Trump recalled: 'We went to NATO. I didn't ask very forcefully, I just said "Hey, if you want to help, that's great".'
Trump stated that the other party quickly said 'No, we won't help', though he did not disclose who that was.
Trump called NATO a 'paper tiger' and said 'Russian President Vladimir Putin isn't afraid' of it.
NATO announced on the 3rd of this month that Rutte will hold talks with Trump, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on the 8th. Trump referred to Rutte as a 'great guy'.
Trump has never hidden his intention to annex Greenland, a move strongly opposed by NATO. Greenland is governed by NATO ally Denmark.
Speaking about his dissatisfaction with NATO, Trump said: 'If you want to know the truth, it all started with Greenland.'
Trump added: 'We wanted Greenland. They wouldn't give it to us, so I said "bye-bye".'
Trump also criticized other traditional non-NATO allies, including South Korea, Australia, and Japan, for not providing assistance during the war in Iran.
Conversely, Trump praised Gulf states such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates for their support during the conflict. (Translated by: Lu Yingzi) 1150407
Trump recalled: 'We went to NATO. I didn't ask very forcefully, I just said "Hey, if you want to help, that's great".'
Trump stated that the other party quickly said 'No, we won't help', though he did not disclose who that was.
Trump called NATO a 'paper tiger' and said 'Russian President Vladimir Putin isn't afraid' of it.
NATO announced on the 3rd of this month that Rutte will hold talks with Trump, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on the 8th. Trump referred to Rutte as a 'great guy'.
Trump has never hidden his intention to annex Greenland, a move strongly opposed by NATO. Greenland is governed by NATO ally Denmark.
Speaking about his dissatisfaction with NATO, Trump said: 'If you want to know the truth, it all started with Greenland.'
Trump added: 'We wanted Greenland. They wouldn't give it to us, so I said "bye-bye".'
Trump also criticized other traditional non-NATO allies, including South Korea, Australia, and Japan, for not providing assistance during the war in Iran.
Conversely, Trump praised Gulf states such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates for their support during the conflict. (Translated by: Lu Yingzi) 1150407