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Trump Has 'Good Talk' With NATO Chief
The secretary general of NATO has expressed confidence that President-elect Donald Trump would maintain an alliance with Europe.
Jens Stoltenberg previously expressed concerns over the provocative election campaign speeches where Trump questioned whether the United States would automatically defend NATO allies if they were attacked.
Stoltenberg said at the time that Europe needs America and America needs Europe.
But ten days after he was declared the winner of the election, Trump has now spoken to the Nato chief and seemingly put his mind at ease.
Stoltenberg shared his thoughts on the ‘good-talk’ he had with Trump over Twitter.
Good talk with US President-elect @realDonaldTrump. We both underlined the enduring importance of #NATO and increased defence spending.
— Jens Stoltenberg (@jensstoltenberg) 18 November 2016
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson discusses the issue of President-elect Trump and NATO in the House of Commons on November 22, 2016
It comes on the same day that Trump confirmed appointments to his cabinet.
Retired general Michael Flynn accepted the position of national security advisor; known for his combative stance, Flynn was dismissed from the Pentagon in 2014.
Another controversial choice, U.S. Representative Mike Pompeo has also accepted Trump's offer of CIA Director.
And today news reports from across the pond have said that the position of attorney general has been offered to senator Jeff Sessions.
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