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Trump says does support NATO's Article 5 mutual defense pledge

President Donald Trump affirms support for NATO's Article 5 mutual defense provision despite past criticisms of the alliance.

AFP WORLD
Published February 28,2025 12:32 AM
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US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly disparaged NATO, said Thursday that he does support the alliance's crucial Article 5 provision for mutual defense between members.

"I support it," he said at a press conference, adding, "I don't think we're going to have any reason for it."