President Joe Biden on Tuesday lambasted former President Donald Trump’s comments that he would “encourage” Russia to “do whatever the hell they want.”
President Joe Biden on Tuesday lambasted former President Donald Trump’s comments that he would “encourage” Russia to “do whatever the hell they want” to NATO-aligned countries that are “delinquent” — calling it “shocking” and “un-American.”
“The former president has set a dangerous, and shockingly, frankly un-American signal to the world,” Biden said in a speech at the White House.
Trump made the comments over the weekend, saying he wouldn’t protect a NATO nation that didn’t contribute enough defense funds. Trump’s remarks echo his long-standing criticism of the role the U.S. plays in providing security for other countries — including major allies.