Bettmann Archive/Getty ImagesPulling American generals out of NATO might force other NATO countries to seek their own nuclear deterrents.
More members hit 2% benchmarkTrump frequently complains that NATO members other than the US don’t pay dues, which is a misstatement of facts.
Multiple NATO countries do not hit that benchmark, although spending has risen since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
“It’s just like any relationship,” said Bergmann of the likelihood of permanent damage if Trump were to materially alter the NATO alliance.
I know exactly what he has done and will do with the NATO alliance,” Rubio said, although he added, “But there has to be an alliance.”
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