Post by Jaga on Jun 13, 2019 2:16:09 GMT -7
I am surprised that Poles want more American soldiers on their land, but I guess that promises more money and more freedom rather than oppression like Soviets did. Poles also promised to buy some military equipment from the US.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-elevates-poland-at-the-expense-of-germany-with-troop-decision/2019/06/12/335cf8a0-8d36-11e9-adf3-f70f78c156e8_story.html?utm_term=.269e616258d8
Trump elevates Poland at the expense of Germany with troop decision
President Trump announced an expanded military relationship with Poland on Wednesday, including the likelihood of additional U.S. troops serving at what Trump called a “world-class” new Polish base, as his administration rewards a like-minded and increasingly authoritarian NATO ally.
The plan, although vague and incomplete, was announced as part of a day-long White House visit for Poland’s right-wing leader that included a F-35 jet turning loops near the Washington Monument as Trump and his guests clapped on the White House lawn.
“I just have a very warm feeling for Poland. I always have,” said Trump, adding that he may make his second trip to the country as president in September.
Trump was explicit that his goal was to boost Poland and punish neighbor and close U.S. ally Germany, where about 34,000 U.S. forces are stationed.
Poland, which has said it wants to buy 32 state-of-the-art F-35s, meets its NATO defense- spending commitment while Germany falls far short. Trump pointed to the NATO shortfall several times during public appearances alongside Polish President Andrzej Duda, and also criticized Germany for its planned purchase of large amounts of Russian natural gas.
“Germany is not living up to what they are supposed to be doing with respect to NATO, and Poland is,” Trump said. “I have to congratulate you. Thank you very much.”
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www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-elevates-poland-at-the-expense-of-germany-with-troop-decision/2019/06/12/335cf8a0-8d36-11e9-adf3-f70f78c156e8_story.html?utm_term=.269e616258d8
Trump elevates Poland at the expense of Germany with troop decision
President Trump announced an expanded military relationship with Poland on Wednesday, including the likelihood of additional U.S. troops serving at what Trump called a “world-class” new Polish base, as his administration rewards a like-minded and increasingly authoritarian NATO ally.
The plan, although vague and incomplete, was announced as part of a day-long White House visit for Poland’s right-wing leader that included a F-35 jet turning loops near the Washington Monument as Trump and his guests clapped on the White House lawn.
“I just have a very warm feeling for Poland. I always have,” said Trump, adding that he may make his second trip to the country as president in September.
Trump was explicit that his goal was to boost Poland and punish neighbor and close U.S. ally Germany, where about 34,000 U.S. forces are stationed.
Poland, which has said it wants to buy 32 state-of-the-art F-35s, meets its NATO defense- spending commitment while Germany falls far short. Trump pointed to the NATO shortfall several times during public appearances alongside Polish President Andrzej Duda, and also criticized Germany for its planned purchase of large amounts of Russian natural gas.
“Germany is not living up to what they are supposed to be doing with respect to NATO, and Poland is,” Trump said. “I have to congratulate you. Thank you very much.”
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