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Donald Trump Criticizes European NATO Allies for Weak Military Capabilities

Donald Trump has accused European NATO member countries of having weak military capabilities and being dependent on the United States. He claimed that the Biden administration’s provision of $350 billion worth of weapons to Ukraine puts the US military at risk. Trump also stated that European nations should not rely on the US for their military spending and expressed his willingness to sell them weapons.

Kathmandu, August 7 – US President Donald Trump stated that the military capabilities of European NATO allies based in Washington are weak. Speaking at an event near Las Vegas, Nevada, Trump criticized the current administration for jeopardizing the condition of the US military. He also accused the previous administration of not providing sufficient resources to other countries.

Trump commented, “If you give everything away, you lose a lot. $350 billion is a huge amount.” He did not specify exactly where the funds were spent but claimed that the Biden administration transferred weapons equivalent to $350 billion to Ukraine. Trump added that European countries have ample financial resources and are both ready to buy and pay for all necessary equipment. “They don’t have strong military power because they have depended on us for a long time. I told them—you need to end this dependency,” he said.