CLEVELAND, Ohio—Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R., Ill.) on Wednesday expressed concern about Donald Trump’s dismissive tone on NATO and friendliness toward Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Kinzinger, who has hesitated to support Trump and criticized the candidate’s foreign policy, told the Washington Free Beacon in a brief interview at the Republican National Convention that he believes Trump’s characterization of NATO as obsolete is evidence of his “lack of understanding” of the crucial alliance.
Trump has repeatedly questioned NATO’s relevance and accused member countries of “not paying their fair share,” suggesting that countries that cannot pay should be forced out of the alliance.
“Many countries are …read more
Source: The Washington Free Beacon
