Europe fears the consequences of a possible victory of former US leader Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election.
This is reported by The New York Times.
The material says that when Trump was President, he repeatedly threatened the withdrawal of the United States from NATO.
In addition, it is specified that the campaign website of the former American leader says that it is necessary to “complete the process of fundamental reassessment of the purpose and mission of NATO”, started during his presidency.
This wording causes alarm in European countries, writes NYT.
Earlier, former Pentagon chief Mark Esper said in an interview with MSNBC that Trump, if he wins the next presidential election, could withdraw the United States from NATO, which would mark the end of the alliance.
In addition, he allowed the withdrawal of the U.S. military from a number of other countries around the world.