Latvia’s Foreign Minister recently addressed remarks made by former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding NATO, emphasizing that Trump “knows very well” that the alliance is “not a rip-off.” Speaking to NPR, the minister underscored the importance of NATO’s role in ensuring collective security and dismissed claims that the organization disproportionately benefits certain member states at the expense of others. This statement comes amid ongoing debates over defense spending and the strategic value of the transatlantic alliance.
Latvian Foreign Minister Clarifies NATO’s Strategic Value Amid US Political Debate
The Latvian Foreign Minister delivered a firm rebuttal to recent criticisms suggesting that NATO is a financial burden or an outdated alliance. Emphasizing the careful calculations behind the alliance’s operations, the minister stated that former President Trump “knows very well” that NATO is far from a “rip-off.” According to the minister, the alliance remains crucial not…
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Author : William Green
Publish date : 2025-06-29 05:53:00
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