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Trump's NATO remarks draw unfavourable comparison to Reagan

Original: For context I hate Ronald Reagan and think he’s responsible for a lot of what’s wrong with America today, but it’s kind

Commentators are contrasting Donald Trump's stance on allied defence with Ronald Reagan's Cold War-era commitment that an attack on one ally is an attack on all. Critics, including some who fault Reagan's legacy, argue Trump's doubling down on scepticism toward defending allies marks a far steeper break from traditional US foreign policy.

Why now: Trump has repeated remarks casting doubt on US commitments to defend NATO allies, prompting debate across the political spectrum.

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• For context I hate Ronald Reagan and think he’s responsible for a lot of what’s wrong with America today, but it’s kind of mind boggling just how much worse Trump is: Ronald Reagan: “An attack on Munich is the same as an attack on Chicago” Trump: just doubled down on his claim… · bascule@mas.to · 4

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