U.S. to hand over seized tanker to Venezuela, officials say
The United States is handing over a tanker to Venezuela that it seized earlier this month, according to two U.S. officials, marking the first known ca...
President Donald Trump declared that the United States will "always be there" for NATO, emphasising the importance of the alliance in countering global threats. In a post on Truth Social, Trump reiterated that Russia and China only feared NATO as long as the U.S. remained a member.
"We will always be there for NATO, even if they won’t be there for us," Trump said, highlighting his administration’s steadfast commitment to the transatlantic alliance.
The comment comes amidst growing tensions between the U.S. and certain NATO members, particularly Denmark, after recent remarks and threats regarding Greenland. Trump and his administration have made headlines with comments about the U.S. potentially taking control of Greenland, a move that has sharply raised diplomatic concerns with Denmark, a NATO member.
Trump’s post also included strong language regarding the global influence of the U.S. in the context of NATO.
"The only nation that China and Russia fear and respect is the U.S.," Trump wrote, reinforcing his administration's focus on maintaining American leadership in international relations.
The president also cast doubt on NATO’s ability to come to the U.S.'s aid in times of crisis, suggesting, "I doubt NATO would be there for us if we really needed them." This statement adds to ongoing debates surrounding the role of the alliance and the extent of the U.S.’s reliance on NATO for its global security strategy.
While Trump’s remarks underscore the importance he places on American dominance in global diplomacy, they also reflect the ongoing tensions within NATO as the alliance navigates shifting geopolitical dynamics. With Trump suggesting that NATO’s support for the U.S. might not be guaranteed, his statement signals a continued push for greater burden-sharing within the alliance.
As NATO grapples with its future role in a changing world order, the U.S.'s relationship with the alliance remains central to global security and international diplomacy. The U.S. commitment to NATO, despite internal disagreements, remains a key pillar in the country's foreign policy.
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