Trump: Germany is dependent on Russia

President Trump says Germany is  dependent on Russian oil and gas, while NATO is supposed to be guarding  against Russia.  Trump made the comment at a breakfast meeting in  Brussels that included NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.  Trump said Germany pays billions to Russia because it got  rid of its coal and nuclear power plants.  Trump said Germany is a  captive of Russia and it's something NATO needs to look at.  Trump has  been critical of NATO allies, accusing them of not paying their fair  share for the cost of defense.

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