Trump has allowed the possibility of withdrawing the US military from Italy and Spain

US President Donald Trump may consider withdrawing American troops from Italy and Spain. The politician announced this on April 30 during a conversation with reporters at an event at the White House.

He noted that the potential solution to the issue was influenced, among other things, by disagreements between the United States and these countries.

"Maybe I will. And why not? Italy has not helped us in any way, and Spain is behaving terribly, just terribly," Trump said.

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Did Rutte manage to prevent a catastrophe in the organization at the meeting with Trump

On April 10, Trump threatened NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to punish NATO countries that do not want to help the United States. The politician was angered by the refusal of France, Spain and Italy to provide access to military bases. At the same time, it is not specified what measures he plans to apply against these countries.