The remarks could trigger alarm bells in capitals from Europe to Asia, where leaders were already worried about a withdrawal of US security support <\/p>\n
US President Donald Trump has cast doubt on his willingness to defend Washington\u2019s Nato allies, saying that he would not do so if they are not paying enough for their own defense.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s common sense, right,\u201d Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. \u201cIf they don\u2019t pay, I\u2019m not going to defend them. No, I\u2019m not going to defend them.\u201d<\/p>\n
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