One of the most striking parts of Bidenâs speech centered on NATO, the military alliance that has been at the heart of transatlantic security for decades. Biden described the alliance as being in âshamblesâ when he assumed the presidency in 2021, before claiming that his administration worked to expand and strengthen it.
While he did not mention Donald Trump by name during his remarks, the contrast was clear. Biden emphasized that NATOâs survival and relevance depended on steady leadership. âI often ask the question, if America doesnât lead the world, who can? Mistakes today have significantly greater consequences than they did 50 years ago.â
His comments came just weeks after President Trump attended a NATO summit in the Netherlands, where member nations agreed to a historic pledge to raise defense spending to five percent of GDP over the next decade. Trump hailed the outcome as a âbig winâ for America, while critics questioned the sustainability of the demand.
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