According to National Security Council Coordinator John Kirby, America’s alliances and partnerships must remain strong and actionable because of America’s national security interests as a global leader.
Source: Kirby’s commentary on Donald Trump’s latest statements in the context of NATO, quoted Ukrinform
Direct speech: “Under the current President, Commander-in-Chief Joe Biden, the NATO alliance is now bigger, stronger and bigger than ever before.”
“Certainly NATO is at the forefront when it comes to the security environment on the European continent. And that’s what an American president should be doing – strengthening alliances and partnerships and sending a message, particularly to NATO allies, about how seriously we regard our obligations under Article Five.”
Details: In this regard, Kirby recalled that Biden has repeatedly confirmed his intentions to “defend every inch” of the territory of the North Atlantic Alliance, if the need arises.
“This is what the Supreme Commander of the United States should talk about when it comes to NATO,” the White House spokesman added.
He also noted that following the Trump presidency, the current administration has invested a lot of energy over the past three years to restore the strength of the alliance.
Then, in early 2021, many allies and partners “didn’t feel valued, didn’t feel respected, didn’t feel like the United States was ready to continue to lead on the world stage.”
However, he said, the United States has now proven that it continues to play a leading role.
Background:
- During a rally in South Carolina, Trump recalled how during his presidency threatened to “encourage Russia” attack one of the NATO members who do not fulfill their financial obligations to the Alliance.
- President of the European Council Charles Michel named the words Trump is irresponsible.
- Previously at the White House called “abnormal” Trump’s threats to encourage the Russian Federation to commit aggression against its allies.
- Biden called statements by Trump, who described how he threatened allies to “encourage” the Russian Federation to aggression in order to force them to increase contributions to collective security, “terrible and dangerous.”
2024-02-12 22:36:36
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