What is Trump's view on the role of NATO, and how has it impacted foreign policy?

Former President Donald Trump has been critical of NATO since before he was elected to office. He has repeatedly called for member countries to increase their defense spending and pay more to support the alliance. Trump has argued that the US has been carrying too much of the financial burden of NATO, and that other member countries should pay their fair share.

Trump's views on NATO have impacted US foreign policy in a number of ways. His criticism of the alliance has caused concern among some of America's closest allies in Europe, who worry that the US is withdrawing from its commitments to NATO. Some experts have also argued that Trump's views on NATO have emboldened Russia, which has been accused of meddling in the 2016 US presidential election and of supporting separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine.

Trump's emphasis on burden-sharing has led to increased pressure on NATO member countries to increase their defense spending. While some NATO countries have increased their spending, it is unclear whether this trend will continue in the long term.