TRAITOR: Former NATO Commander Wesley Clark ACCUSES Trump of treason
A ridiculous story from a self-important would-be autocrat, or a dangerous threat and call to action?
Donald Trump said at a weekend rally that he would refuse to protect U.S. NATO allies from Russia, and even “encourage” Russia to attack. It’s potentially one of the most dangerous things Trump has ever said (a high bar!) and while a handful of his most sycophantic Republicans defend him, the rest of the world is speaking out.
Among those who are calling out the threat is General Wesley Clark, a retired U.S. Army Officer who also served as the Supreme Allied Commander Europe of NATO until he left that post in 2000.
Clark is calling on Republicans to stand up to their leader and denounce this kind of rhetoric.
Asked about Trump’s invitation to Russia to attack NATO allies, Clark was clear and direct: the threat is treasonous.
“I can’t put enough adjectives on this to describe how treasonous such a comment is,” Clark said.
Clark also posted on social media about Trump’s dangerous summons. He implored the right to see through the facade. He wrote:
“Trump would encourage Russia to attack our friends and allies? Sure — he’s been working with and for Putin for a long time — all for his own self-aggrandizement. Please Republicans, stand up against this man!”
Those allies and friends are already taking Trump’s words into account. European nations have known that Russia could become a threat, but are, for the first time, forced to consider the possibility that in an attack, they wouldn’t have support from the United States.
European Council President Charles Michel, for one, said that the comment was “reckless” and would serve the interests of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. Other leaders are considering what this means in the event of an attack. NBC reported:
“The Europeans have to keep on waking up to the strategic reality that Europe might have to defend itself without its primary guarantor, which is the United States,” said Fabrice Pothier, former head of policy planning for two NATO secretaries-general, including incumbent Jens Stoltenberg.
That could call for a significantly different distribution of resources, though. If the U.S. won’t stand with our allies in the event of an attack, can the nation expect those same allies to reconsider whether they’re available if the United States has a need?
Watch General Clark explain below.
BREAKING: Former NATO Supreme Commander Wesley Clark slams Donald Trump's comments asking Russia to invade our NATO allies as "treasonous". Retweet to ensure the whole country knows Donald Trump is an anti-America traitor. pic.twitter.com/7fdWfE00zp
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