Former Defense Sec: Trump Would Threaten More Than Just NATO Allies

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper discussed that fact that Trump would likely undermine more than just our NATO allies following his dangerous remarks that he'd "encourage" Russia to attack NATO allies who don't pay their bills.

After discussing Trump's affinity for dictators and strongmen, CNN's Jim Acosta asked Esper whether he believed Trump would "essentially give Putin the greenlight to invade a NATO country" if he gets back into the White House and whether "that a real prospect that Americans should be worried about."

"I wouldn't say it that way. I am concerned," Esper replied. "I think it's likely that if he returns to the White House, he will completely cut off support for Ukraine and that will begin the slow collapse of the alliance behind Ukraine and lead to their increased vulnerability against Russia."

Esper then explained what would likely happen next:

Further, I think at some point fairly soon, he would threaten that if our NATO allies don't live up to their financial commitments that he would be begin withdrawing troops out of their countries as he ordered me to do with Germany in the summer of 2020.

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