Trump Takes Credit For NATO -- And Is Promptly Reminded Of A Few Pesky Facts

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When Donald Trump was president, he openly preferred Russian president Vladimir Putin over America’s NATO allies, and even suggested leaving the alliance.

But that didn’t stop the former president from taking credit for the existence of the group of Western powers on Monday in a statement emailed to reporters:

“I hope everyone is able to remember that it was me, as President of the United States, that got delinquent NATO members to start paying their dues, which amounted to hundreds of billions of dollars. There would be no NATO if I didn’t act strongly and swiftly. Also, it was me that got Ukraine the very effective anti-tank busters (Javelins) when the previous Administration was sending blankets. Let History so note!” Trump bragged.

Observers familiar with Trump’s antipathy toward NATO and his lack of concern for Ukraine’s defense against Russia quickly pointed out the fact-free nature of his statement.

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https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-takes-credit-nato-promptly-174306887.html

[Bleacher Creature]

1. There is NO SUCH THING as "billions" in NATO dues.

There is a small NATO budget for general administrative operations, but the real money comes from direct military spending by NATO members.

No matter how many times he says this it's still a lie.

[Claire Oh Nette]

2. NATO isn't a protection racket

Nice little continent you got there. Be a shame if something happened to it.

He treated governing like mob bossing. Which should end forever any discussion of treating the Presidency like a CEO of a business.