There’s been widespread attention on Donald Trump’s asserting that he would refuse to defend NATO allies he considers “delinquent” and even saying he might encourage Russia to attack them.
A lot of the conversations I’ve heard have focused on the policy implications — on what it would mean for America to abandon its treaty obligations and treat NATO as a protection racket.
But if you ask me, we haven’t given enough attention to exactly what Trump said — and what it says about his grasp on reality.
Honestly, I’d love to spend this campaign talking only about policy; wonkery is my happy place.
For Trump often gives the impression of living in his own reality.
Persons:
There’s, Donald Trump’s, ”, I’ve, Trump, I’m
Organizations:
NATO, Trump
Locations:
Russia, America