Trump affirms his commitment to NATO’s Article 5 pledge for mutual defense

Trump affirms his commitment to NATO’s Article 5 pledge for mutual defense

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday affirmed his support for NATO’s mutual defense guarantee a day after he again rattled the 32-nation alliance by casting doubt on his commitment to the pledge.

After musing that whether he abides by Article 5 of the NATO treaty “depends on your definition,” Trump said about 24 hours later that he stood with that promise.

 

Trump affirms his commitment to NATO’s Article 5 pledge for mutual defense

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