NATO should kick out underpaying members – US senator — RT World News

NATO's investment guidelines stipulate that member states must commit at least 2 percent of their gross domestic product, which, according to Graham, 19 out of 31 members do not follow. Speaking to CBS News on Sunday, Graham He said And he agrees with Trump, who insists on all of that “NATO countries” Payment must be made “Their bills” Or military protection was withheld.

“President Trump is right to want NATO countries to meet their 2 percent commitments. We need to turn it into a commitment that means something.” The representative said, adding that he wanted “A system where you get kicked out if you don't pay.”

“I'm a big fan of NATO. But there's $70 to $80 billion left on the table. If you're a NATO member, pay 2 percent.” It is to explain.

Donald Trump, who is currently at the top of the Republican Party's list of presidential candidates ahead of the November elections, has been a vocal critic of the US-led military bloc, describing it as “terrorist.” “Outdated” Under the pretext that Member States “Laugh at the stupidity of the United States” To pull the weight when it comes to spending on Ukraine. He said last week that he would not defend “sinner” NATO members will “He encourages” Russia to attack countries that don't pay up.