A representative of Donald Trump's administration pointed out that “the United States maintains thousands of troops in Europe, and yet requests to use military bases to defend US interests have been refused.”
The White House reacts to Donald Tusk's interview. “The president won't allow it”
The White House also emphasized that President Donald Trump “successfully restored America's position on the international stage and strengthened foreign relations.”
“At the same time, he will never allow the United States to be treated unfairly and exploited by so-called 'allies',” we read in a statement to WP.
The US ambassador responded to the Polish Prime Minister
The diplomat noted that “since the end of the Cold War, no country has proven to be a stronger ally of America than Poland, and no country has benefited to a greater extent from US military support.” “The commitment to Poland is unwavering, unwavering and fully deserved. America is proud to stand with Poland because Poland has always stood by its side. Yes, America is loyal to its allies. But we also ask, are our allies as loyal to us as they expect us to be?” he asked.
Donald Tusk on the alliance with the USA. “Sometimes I have doubts”
— For the entire eastern flank, my neighbors… the question is whether NATO is still an organization ready, politically and logistically, to react, for example against Russia, if it tried to attack. Washington treats Poland as its best and closest ally in Europe. For me, the real problem is what it looks like in practice if something happens, he noted. – I want to believe that [art. 5] is still valid, but of course sometimes I have some doubts, he added.
