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Boyle Statement on President Trump’s First Foreign Trip

May 28, 2017

Washington, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-13), a Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement on President Trump's first trip abroad as president:

"This trip made clear what we've known all along: that President Trump is out of his league when it comes to foreign policy, and playing fast and loose with some of our most important alliances. I am particularly troubled by President Trump's remarks to our NATO allies, condescendingly lecturing experienced leaders and failing to reaffirm the United States' pledge to common defense. It's no surprise important allies like German Chancellor Angela Merkel are declaring the United States is no longer a reliable partner on matters from counter terrorism to combating global climate change.

"Meanwhile, multiple senior State Department positions remain vacant and now our foreign allies are reluctant to share intelligence with us after leaks by the president himself and his administration. With several major international crises looming, we cannot afford Trump's inexperience, flubs, and foreign policy blunders."

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