Former President Donald Trump recently said during a rally that he’d invite Russia “to do whatever the hell they want” to members of NATO that had not paid their dues. The Onion asked Republicans why they were downplaying Trump’s remarks, and this is what they said.
House Speaker Mike Johnson “He obviously would never have said something so reckless without clearing it with Russia first.” Sen. Josh Hawley “Who cares if Russia attacks NATO? Most Americans, myself included, couldn’t point to the country of NATO on a map anyway.” Sen. Rick Scott “Is it an organization, or is it a treaty? They got to make up their mind.” Sen. Tom Cotton “Donald was simply ringing a warning bell. God I love bells, don’t you? Cowbell, handbell, full circle, and carillon.
Rand Paul “A Russian attack on NATO would inspire some fabulous war movies.” Sen. Joni Ernst “The former president obviously didn’t mean exactly what he said, unless he did, in which case I’m also 100% behind him.” Sen. Ron Johnson “He said nothing wrong. I agree with him that NATO is the enemy of our glorious motherland, Russia.” Sen. Marco Rubio “When Trump is reelected, he will adopt a more responsible tone and only incite civil wars.
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