“Maybe we should have put NATO to the test: invoked Article 5 and forced NATO to come here and protect our southern border against further incursions of illegal immigrants, which would free up a large number of border patrol officers for other duties,” wrote Donald Trump on Truth Social.
What did Donald Trump write on Truth Social?
What were the reasons for Trump's decision to declare a state of emergency at the border?
What does Trump think about NATO?
What did Trump suggest about NATO arriving at the southern border?
Donald Trump's post on Truth Socialtruthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump / Truth Social/Donald Trump
Donald Trump has repeatedly said that, in his opinion, NATO is more dependent on the US than the other way around. In the past, he also attacked NATO countries – accusing them of “ungratefulness” to the United States, threatening that he might have to choose between joining Greenland or keeping NATO, and accusing members of the community of paying too little for defense. Trump also repeatedly claimed to have saved NATO.
During his inaugural speech in January 2025, Donald Trump announced the introduction of a state of emergency on the southern border of the United States with Mexico. This decision was allegedly dictated by the scale of illegal migration.
