Trump’s wavering on mutual defence clause overshadows shortened NATO summit
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday sowed doubt on his intentions regarding NATO’s Article Five, the treaty members' commitment to come to the aid of any member whose sovereignty or territory may be under attack which serves as the foundation of the pact's deterrent factor. The two-day NATO summit is taking place in The Hague and will end on Wednesday.
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday sowed doubt on his intentions regarding NATO’s Article Five, the treaty members' commitment to come to the aid of any member whose sovereignty or territory may be under attack which serves as the foundation of the pact's deterrent factor. The two-day NATO summit is taking place in The Hague and will end on Wednesday.
