December 4, 2019

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December 4, 2019 T: 582-7800 | F: 582-7044 www.arubatoday.com

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Trump takes bold stance at NATO as impeachment boils at home By ZEKE MILLER and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Thumping his chest on the world stage as he faces an impeachment inquiry at home, President Donald Trump claimed credit Tuesday for transforming NATO as the military alliance marks its 70th anniversary. But he also clashed with America's NATO allies, especially French President Emmanuel Macron, about defense spending and the alliance's very mission. Trump began the first of two days at the NATO conference by publicly rebuking Macron, once arguably his closest European ally, for recently saying the post-World War II alliance was experiencing "brain death" as a result of diminished U.S. leadership under Trump. Continued on Page 8

President Donald Trump meets French President Emmanuel Macron at Winfield House, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in London. Associated Press


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