President Donald Trump, flying to the Netherlands for a NATO summit, refused to decide to Article 5 — the settlement to collective protection amongst NATO international locations — claiming there are a number of definitions of the settlement.
“Are you dedicated to Article 5 of NATO,” Trump was requested concerning the core tenet of the alliance.
“Depends upon your definition. There’s quite a few definitions of Article 5. You recognize that, proper?” Trump claimed.
“However I am dedicated to being their pals,” he added. “You recognize, I’ve develop into pals with a lot of these leaders, and I am dedicated to serving to them.”
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters earlier than boarding Marine One on the South Garden of the White Home, June 24, 2025, in Washington.
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He was later requested to make clear these feedback, given the eyebrows it is certain to lift amongst different nations.
“Are you continue to dedicated to mutual protection?” he was requested.
“I am dedicated to saving lives. I am dedicated to life and security, and I’ll provide you with an actual definition after I get there. I simply do not wish to do it on the again of an airplane.”
-ABC Information’ Justin Gomez and Lalee Ibssa
