US EditionDonald Trump Dodges Commitment to Founding NATO Principle
- President Donald Trump dodged questions about his commitment to NATO's Article 5 while en route to the summit in The Hague on June 24, 2025.
- This follow-up event came amid Trump's unauthorized airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites that lacked congressional approval, prompting impeachment calls from Democrats including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
- Trump publicly criticized Representative Thomas Massie, who condemned his strikes and opposed the bipartisan War Powers Resolution designed to check presidential war powers.
- Trump claimed, “Depends on your definition” of Article 5 and stated, “I'm committed to being their friends,” while key NATO members debated raising defense spending from 2% to 5% of GDP.
- The situation has intensified NATO tensions and raised constitutional concerns, with Trump's actions challenging alliance unity and prompting political repercussions at home.
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On his way to the Atlantic Alliance Summit, the President of the United States refused to commit himself to Article 5, which provides for the collective defence of NATO member countries.
Trump shakes Nato with defence ultimatum, dodges commitment to protect Europe
THE HAGUE, June 25 — US President Donald Trump swept into Nato’s Hague summit Tuesday, with allies hoping a pledge to ramp up defence spending will keep the mercurial leader of the military superpower committed to protecting them. Trump joined leaders from Nato’s 31 other members to kick off the two-day gathering with a dinner hosted by Dutch King Willem-Alexander in the ornate Orange Hall at his royal residence. The alliance hopes to keep Trump…
Trump Comment on Article 5 Raises Fears About His Commitment to NATO
President Donald Trump refused to clearly endorse Article 5 as he traveled to the pivotal summit of the alliance in The Hague, on Tuesday, June 24th, stirring fresh uncertainty over the United States’ commitment to the NATO alliance. When asked directly if he would commit to the clause mandating collective defense in case one member is attacked, Trump deflected. “It depends on your definition.” “There’s numerous definitions of Article 5. You kno…
Trump Dodges NATO Article 5 Commitment, Vows Clear Definition Later
Q: “Are you still committed to article 5 of NATO?” TRUMP: “Depends on your definition…I’m committed to life & safety. I’m going to give you an exact definition when I get there. I just don’t want to do it on the back of an airplane.” 👀
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