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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTrump thanks Finland for support on NATO, but Finland is not in NATO
https://thinkprogress.org/trump-believes-finland-is-in-nato-abc1f9d4454d/July 16, 2018
According to reporters, Trump thanked the Finnish president for his support and said the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has never been stronger.
I enjoyed being with you a couple of days ago. NATO has, I think, never been stronger. It was a little bit tough at the beginning, but it turned out to be love. I appreciated your support, Trump said in his opening remarks.
Finland, however, is not in NATO.
Glorfindel
(10,175 posts)He just opens his mouth and says words. Bigly words. The best words. The MOST words.
Botany
(77,863 posts)Russia has been our Ally
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10142112355
The Queen hadn't reviewed her honor guard for 70 years
oasis
(53,984 posts)Rhiannon12866
(258,842 posts)Last I knew, he hadn't gotten around to appointing a great many ambassadors. And I wouldn't be surprised if he chose Frederick Douglass.
oasis
(53,984 posts)and cabinet members have for international travel. Half-assed ambassadors.
Trump seems to have it all worked out.
Rhiannon12866
(258,842 posts)Despite having caused yet another huge controversy. Are the taxpayers paying off the airports in New Jersey for lost revenue too, or was that just Florida?
oasis
(53,984 posts)peekaloo
(22,977 posts)oberliner
(58,724 posts)They are considered an "active partner" though not a member.
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