Trump Shocks Everyone With Sudden Reaction To Getting Military Base Named 'Fort Trump'
WHOA!
These are one of those moments where you find yourself wishing you could be a fly on the
wall.
That would be the wall of every leftist "triggered" by this conversation that took place in the
White House on Tuesday.
The White House was visited by the Republic of Poland's President, Andrzej Duda, and
he came with a declaration.
He wants to build "Fort Trump" in Poland.
The President of Poland is not happy with Russia.
He spoke about his concerns with increased Russian military exercises on top of an even
greater increase of Russian military attacks in the region.
Andrzej Duda also came with what he believes will be the remedy for these concerns, imploring
President Trump to bring his vision of "Fort Trump" to life and build a permanent military
base there in Poland.
"We want to buy more equipment.
We also want to cooperate in the area of development as regards to military technology," Duda
said.
"I'm convinced this [partnership] between Poland and the United States will go smoothly."
"I am convinced that such a decision lies both in the Polish interest as well as in
the interest of the United States.
Poland is an attractive country and, first and foremost, it's got a very strategic
location in Europe," Duda said.
"And I'm convinced that for the interest of the United States, also pertaining to the
security of the United States itself, the presence of the U.S. forces in our country
is important — also to protect American interests."
President Trump has revealed that the U.S. is really considering a permanent military
base in Poland.
For more than a decade Poland has sought for this to happen, and after Tuesday they are
feeling very hopeful that it will.
Trump also mentioned that he knew Poland was willing and able to make a large contribution
to the United States coming in as a military presence in Poland, which is a major plus
when deciding to consider the idea.
He was particularly intrigued to hear their contribution would be up to $2 billion or
more.
"Poland would be paying billions of dollars for a base," Trump said.
"The [Polish] president offered us much more than $2 billion … so we're looking
at it."
Poland has been a big part of the growing U.S. presence in Eastern Europe, especially
since Russia's invasion of Crimea back in 2014.
The bolstered growth of U.S. military there includes repeat deployments of Airborne Brigade
Combat Teams in an effort to show the rapid mobilization that could be provided by U.S.
and NATO forces if Russia ever decided to attempt invasion again.
This could be just one of the reasons Poland's President was more than happy to hear that
"Fort Trump" is a possibility.
"I was smiling when talking to Mr. President, I said that I would very much like to ask
to set up a permanent American base in Poland, which we would call 'Fort Trump,'" Duda
said in a joint press conference following their meeting.
"I firmly believe this is possible.
I am convinced that such a decision lies in the Polish interest and in the interest of
the United States."
For now U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has revealed that the Pentagon is currently
working hand in hand with Poland leadership to look at potential options, however, no
decisions have been made as of yet.
"The questions are many in there," Mattis said.
"You know it's not just about a base, it's about training ranges, it's about
maintenance facilities, all these kinds of things and a host of details you've got
to study alongside.
So no decision has been made.
We're studying it and we're working together on that."
The President of Poland seems to be convinced that "Fort Trump" will be a very effective
deterrent against any future Russian aggression that may present itself.
"The presence of the U.S. armed forces in this area is absolutely justified," Duda
said.
"I am convinced there is no more effective method of preventing a war than a decisive
stance illustrating that we are ready at any moment to repel [a] possible attack."
There are some other thoughts to consider when it comes to "Fort Trump."
During the conference at the White House it was not discussed what types of troops and
assets would be deployed to reside at "Fort Trump" and although Poland is a huge advocate
for the permanent U.S. base on its territory, Russia has been warning of an aggressive response
to such a presence.
Former Army Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges advocated the boosting of U.S. military presence during
his time of service as commander of U.S. Army Europe, but even he requested caution be made
when considering a permanent U.S. base in Poland.
He warned that there was a downside.
"It would give Moscow an easy opportunity to claim that NATO is an aggressor and to
somehow respond to protect Russian sovereignty," Hodges told Politico in June.
What do you think about the idea of "Fort Trump"?
Is a permanent U.S. military presence in Poland going to be a tool for strengthening our ally
or an invitation for Russian aggression?
Please let us know your thoughts!
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