Trump says US cannot be ‘policeman of the world’

HEMPSTEAD, United States (AFP) — Donald Trump on Monday defended his comments calling long-standing alliances into question, saying nations like Japan must pay their way.

“We cannot be the policeman of the world, we cannot protect countries all over the world, where they’re not paying us what we need,” Trump said during a spirited presidential debate.

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