Macron says France is a loyal ally

Macron says France is a loyal ally as Trump questions NATO's mutual defence principle
The US president questioned the alliance once more on Thursday, publicly pondering whether NATO countries, including France, would defend the US if attacked. View on euronews
Trump questions NATO allies' will for collective defense while casting doubt on U.S.' own treaty commitment
Asked about NATO Article 5 commitment, Trump says U.S. "not going to defend" allies that fail to meet his spending requirements.
Macron says France is 'loyal' US ally as Trump casts doubt on NATO solidarity
French President Emmanuel Macron said that France was a "loyal and faithful ally" after US President Donald Trump expressed doubt that NATO would come to the US's defence if it was attacked. NATO's
Trump casts doubt on NATO solidarity, despite it aiding the US after Sept. 11
President Trump expressed uncertainty that NATO would come to the United States’ defense if the country were attacked, though the alliance did just that after Sept. 11.
‘We have always stood together’: Macron rebuffs Trump’s NATO criticism, citing history
Speaking at a press conference after an emergency NATO summit in Brussels, Macron dismissed Trump’s assertion. “We are committed and loyal allies,” Macron said, emphasizing France’s deep-rooted ties with the U.
Trump again expresses doubts about NATO mutual defence commitment
US President Donald Trump has once again expressed doubts about the mutual defence clause of the NATO treaty. "I think it's common sense. If they don't pay, I'm not going to defend them," Trump said in Washington on Thursday in response to a journalist's question on the matter.
Trump Questions NATO Commitment, Urges Allies to Boost Defense Spending
U.S. President Donald Trump cast doubt on defending NATO allies if they fail to meet defense spending obligations. Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump stated, If they dont pay, Im not going to defend them,
Trump doubts that NATO allies would defend US
US President Donald Trump has accused NATO allies of being unwilling to defend the US in times of crisis. He said he was not certain such assistance would be provided, reports The Guardian. "If the United States was in trouble,
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Trump: if NATO Members Don't Pay, US Won't Defend Them
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump cast doubt on Thursday on his willingness to defend Washington's NATO ...
France looking at option of defence loan
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France to consider protecting European allies with its nuclear arsenal, Macron says
France will consider extending the protection of its nuclear arsenal to its allies, French President Emmanuel Macron said ...