US President Donald Trump blasted French President Emmanuel Macron in a tweet moments after landing in Paris, saying his suggestion that Europe must create a European army was “very insulting.”
“President Macron of France has just suggested that Europe build its own military in order to protect itself from the U.S., China and Russia. Very insulting,” Trump tweeted Friday.
Trump renewed his criticism of NATO, claiming the military alliance does not pay enough for mutual defense.
“Perhaps Europe should first pay its fair share of NATO, which the U.S. subsidizes greatly,” he said.
President Macron of France has just suggested that Europe build its own military in order to protect itself from the U.S., China and Russia. Very insulting, but perhaps Europe should first pay its fair share of NATO, which the U.S. subsidizes greatly!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 9, 2018
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