President Donald Trump made his position clear. Standing in the White House during the swearing-in ceremony of new Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, he said the Gulf allies have carried real weight in the fight against Iran, but NATO needs to do more. It was a typical direct message: The United States and its regional partners can’t carry the burden alone while Europe continues to watch from a safe distance.
Trump Demands More From NATO After Gulf States ‘Hit So Hard’
When asked by The Daily Signal’s @TheElizMitchell if @POTUS wants the Gulf States to become more involved in the war, Trump said “a little bit, but more—more NATO.”
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