Scholz Slams Trump NATO Stance as ‘Irresponsible, Dangerous’
- German chancellor reacts to suggestion US wouldn’t aid allies
- Poland’s Tusk refers to comments as ‘cold shower’ for Europe
Olaf Scholz
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz blasted comments by Donald Trump questioning US commitments to defend NATO allies in case they were attacked, saying the position endangers Europe.
Without naming Trump explicitly, Scholz said that Germany and neighboring Poland have mutual defense commitments as part of the military alliance — and that nobody should question that arrangement.