US President Donald Trump has claimed that NATO would not have survived without his support, asserting that the military alliance would have been reduced to “ashes” had he not intervened.
Speaking to the media at the White House on Tuesday, Trump stated that NATO’s continued existence was largely due to his efforts.
“If I had not supported it, NATO would not exist today. It’s unfortunate, but it’s the truth,” he remarked.
The US president further stated that no individual or American president had done more for NATO than he had, reiterating his long-standing position that his administration pushed alliance members to increase defense spending and take greater responsibility for collective security.
Trump’s comments come amid ongoing debates over the future of NATO and the role of the United States within the alliance.
His remarks once again underscore his belief that American leadership under his presidency played a decisive role in strengthening and sustaining the transatlantic military bloc.
