Biden blasts Trump’s comments about not defending NATO allies from Russia as ‘dangerous'

President Biden attacked Donald Trump on Tuesday for what he called Trump’s “dangerous” and “un-American” comments about not defending NATO allies from Russia if they don’t put enough of their budgets toward military spending.

The 81-year-old Biden, who is trailing in polls against Trump ahead of an anticipated November rematch, launched the attack while telling House Republicans they must choose between “America or Trump” hours after the Senate passed a $95.3 billion foreign aid bill that included $60 billion for non-NATO ally Ukraine.

“The former president has sent a dangerous and shockingly, frankly, un-American signal to the world,” Biden said of Trump in a prepared statement that he read at the White House.

“Just a few days ago, Trump gave an invitation to [Russian President Vladimir] Putin to invade some of our allies — NATO allies,” Biden said.

“He said if an ally didn’t spend enough money on defense, he would encourage Russia to ‘do whatever the hell they want.’ Can you imagine a former president of the United States saying that? The whole world heard it. The worst thing is he means it.

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[DavidBurns-kk]

Can you imagine a president taking care of everyone else but Americans ?

[ts]

What's dangerous is having a dude who can't be prosecuted for his crimes because he isn't competent in charge of the country.

[bigmaxy]

If 5000 people a week (on average) came over the Ukrainian border would that be classed as “not an invasion”?

[TradingTheta]

What's dangerous is prioritizing illegal immigrants over your own citizens

[eddiegesch]

Trump didn't say he wouldn't protect them just that they need to pay their share too if they want help.

[Michael-]

Well I personally think America should pay for America's own defense and borders before they pay for every other countries borders and defense

[hanyolo]

Can you imagine a sitting united states president "taking care" of everyones' problems but our own.

[Shader]

Trump isn't bowing down to anything and it is totally American to stand for America first.

[frankdrevinpolicesquad]

Then Biden had to leave, saying he was going to meet with Jackie Robinson and congratulate him for winning the World Cup on Sunday

[Snuffalaffagas]

Its called paying your dues. Most of these countries havent ever paid what they AGREED to pay. Thats not a partnership its extortion

[edwardgensheimer]

He said if someone didnt pay their dues we wouldnt help them . He did not say if they dont pay dues we would let russia attack them.

[kevinrosas]

Meanwhile all this money printing is devaluing our hard earned $ that we exchange for time, at the expense of our quality of living and our hard earned tax dollars

[BobertRaker]

When NATO helps secure our borders we will help secure theirs. Western Europe is basically west Africa now anyway.

[kerryddepew]

You know what's really un-American, leaving the southern border open !

[skyedog]

This is getting ridiculous these people need to step aside so that we can fix our country for our grandchildren and great-grandchildren it has to happen or else we fall into a complete godless nature.

[Satiator]

Imagine, countries contributing to their own defense.

[AJax]

Of course someone who has only ever had a government job wouldn't understand the importance of actually paying your bills.

[markothwriter]

We do not have the money to do this We do not have the money to give everyone money. So many of these countries do not spend their 2% of their GDP on defense. We spend 4% and more. We are carrying other countries while we put our selves in a precarious debt position. Our debt makes us vulnerable.

[alans]

If nations don't pay their share of the defense plan then they shouldn't get the benefit of it.

[stevebeck]

When Trump shows up in front of crowds they chant USA. When Biden shows up in front of people they chant Let’s go Brandon!