Michael Allbritton
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"As he did in the Feb. 10 rally, Trump has long mischaracterized what he calls “delinquent” payments from alliance members to NATO.
11:24 AM - Feb 13, 2024 (Edited)
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Michael Allbritton
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Although NATO countries pay direct costs for NATO’s common fund based on a formula, Trump is referring to the indirect costs countries pay toward their own defense in general. Countries don’t owe money to anyone else if they spend less on defense than other member countries."
11:24 AM - Feb 13, 2024
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jim Novak
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He tries to simplify the NATO agreement for his followers and probably for his own mind so it sounds like a straight protection plan - like "insurance" from the mob, so they all can understand.
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11:48 AM - Feb 13, 2024
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Michael Allbritton
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In response to jim Novak.
Exactly.
11:54 AM - Feb 13, 2024
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