"Trump criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for declining military support, stating, 'This is not our war,' a line actually said by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. He emphasized, 'Ukraine is not our war, but we help them.'"
"'We spend hundreds of billions of dollars a year on NATO, hundreds, protecting them,' Trump stated, questioning, 'Why would we be there for them if they're not there for us? They weren't there for us.'"
"German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expressed relief after meeting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, stating there was 'no disagreement' between the US and Germany regarding military support."
Donald Trump expressed disappointment with NATO allies, particularly targeting Germany for not providing military support in the Strait of Hormuz. He misattributed a statement about the war to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, which was actually made by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. Trump emphasized that while Ukraine is not a direct US conflict, support is still provided. He threatened that the US might reconsider its commitment to NATO if allies do not reciprocate support, highlighting significant financial contributions to NATO defense.
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