Why Trump’s NATO ‘yes’ was so important

Published September 24, 2025 11:55am ET



Speaking on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday in New York, President Donald Trump was asked if NATO member states should shoot down Russian planes that enter their airspace.

He responded, “Yes.”

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