Trump doubles down on NATO criticism

Trump doubles down on NATO criticism

(CNSNews.com) – Reiterating his recent criticisms of NATO, Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump said Tuesday the transatlantic alliance was "obsolete," does not deal with terrorism, gets too much U.S. funding, and should be "rejiggered."

"Let me tell you, NATO is obsolete," Trump said during the CNN Republican presidential town hall in Milwaukee, Wisc.

Trump rescinds pledge to back GOP nominee
Donald Trump

Trump rescinds pledge to back GOP nominee

Associated Press

BROOKFIELD, Wis. (AP) — Donald Trump, turning his focus to Wisconsin even as another controversy cast a shadow over his campaign, said Tuesday he will no longer honor his pledge to support the eventual Republican pick for president. And his two Republican rivals, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Ohio Gov. John Kasich, also refused to say they would support Trump or whoever is the nominee.

All three Republicans appeared at a CNN town hall in Milwaukee one week before Wisconsin's April 5 primary. Both Democratic candidates, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, also campaigned in the state.

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