Emmanuel Macron during a visit to Seoul, reacted sharply to the statements of Donald Trump, who called NATO a «paper tiger» and threatened to withdraw the United States from the alliance. Macron called for seriousness and noted that such statements undermine NATO's credibility. He also called Trump's proposals to open the Strait of Hormuz by force unrealistic.
Macron criticises Trump for his stance on NATO
French President Emmanuel Macron has said that Donald Trump's comments on NATO are creating daily doubts about the US commitment to the alliance. He stressed that such statements «undermine the very essence» of the organisation, as trust is the basis of military and strategic alliances.
Opening of the Strait of Hormuz
Macron opposed the idea of opening the Strait of Hormuz by military means, as proposed by Trump. According to the French president, this exposes the fleet to attacks from Iran and could lead to escalation. He stressed that the issue of the Strait's security should be resolved only in coordination with Iran after a truce is established.
Trump increases tensions with allies
In an interview with several media outlets, Donald Trump called NATO a «paper tiger» and threatened to withdraw the United States from the alliance. Such statements have provoked a strong reaction among European leaders, who are calling on Washington to be more responsible and stable in transatlantic relations.
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