Democrats were quick to condemn Donald Trump after the former president said Saturday night he would “encourage” Russia to attack the nation's NATO allies who did not meet their financial targets.

“Trump just said he would let Russia take a European country under certain circumstances and I guess the Scolding Industrial Complex is gonna tell us not to say Russia Trump Trump Russia but honestly this seems kinda important,” Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) posted.

At a rally in South Carolina on Saturday night, Trump recounted a conversation with an unnamed head of state about how he would respond if a NATO member who had not paid enough money for its defense was attacked by Russia. “One of the presidents of a big country stood up and said, ‘Well, sir, if we don’t pay, and we’re attacked by Russia, will you protect us?’” Trump said.

“‘You didn't pay? You're delinquent?’” Trump recounted responding. ‘“No, I would not protect you. In fact, I would encourage them to do whatever the hell they want. You gotta pay. You gotta pay your bills.’”

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) slammed the remarks Saturday night in a post on X.

“Trump bragged that he’d........

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