Trump proven right on German reliance on Russian gas

 Daily Caller:

Former President Donald Trump warned Germany in 2018 about relying on Russian oil and was laughed at by the German delegation. Four years later, Trump was proven right as Germany fears a massive gas shortage.

Speaking at the 73rd U.N. General Assembly, Trump criticized Germany for relying on Russian oil exports.

“Reliance on a single foreign supplier can leave a nation vulnerable to extortion and intimidation. That is why we congratulate European states, such as Poland, for leading the construction of a Baltic pipeline so that nations are not dependent on Russia to meet their energy needs,” Trump said. “Germany will become totally dependent on Russian energy if it does not immediately change course.”
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The camera then panned to the German delegation. Many members appeared to be laughing. (RELATED: Massive Oil Refinery On Track To Shut Down Amid Fuel Supply Shortages, Record Prices)

It wasn’t the first time Trump warned Germany about energy dependence, making similar comments during a 2018 meeting with German and NATO leaders.

“It’s very sad when Germany makes a massive oil and gas deal with Russia. Where, you’re supposed to be guarding against Russia and Germany goes out and pays billions and billions of dollars a year to Russia,” Trump said. “So we’re supposed to protect you against Russia, but they’re paying billions of dollars to Russia, and I think that’s very inappropriate.”

“Germany is totally controlled by Russia because they will be getting 60-70% of their energy from Russia and a new pipeline, and you tell me if that’s appropriate, and I think it’s not,” Trump continued.
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The Germans clearly made a strategic mistake and are still paying Russia for gas even though Russia has become a hostile power in Europe.  For those that mocked Trump for accurately predicting what would happen, they should be apologizing to Trump.  It is clear that Trump was a much better strategic thinker than many of his opponents. 

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