American politics stands divided, on NATO, after Trump’s comments

United States President Joe Biden has said that “The promise of NATO – that an attack on one is an attack on all – keeps American families safe. It’s that simple. Any individual who calls into question the durability of that vow is a danger to our security”.

Former President Barrack Obama reacted in agreement saying, “President Biden is absolutely right. The last thing we need right now is a world that is more chaotic and less secure; where dictators feel emboldened and our allies wonder if they can count on us. Let’s keep moving forward.”

The two Democratic party leaders and the ones who have occupied the post of Commander in Chief of US have had to come out in open defence of NATO alliance for America after former President Donald Trump said he would encourage Russia to “do whatever the hell they want” to any NATO country that did not spend enough on defense, leaving NATO members reeling. 

Many analysts are of the opinion that Donald Trump is considering scaled-back commitments to some NATO members and a push for Ukraine to negotiate an end to the war with Russia if he returns to power next year.

Many in Europe are having to reconsider their defence against Russia in light of the fact that Trump may actually come to power in 2024 Presidential election.