Germany reaffirms NATO commitment after Trump exit comments

Soldiers arrive on the beach during an amphibious landing operation conducted by the Allied Reaction Force during NATO led military exercises on Wessek Beach in Putlos, Germany, Feb. 18. AP-Yonhap

A German government spokesperson reaffirmed Berlin's commitment to the NATO defence alliance on Wednesday after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump to Britain's Daily Telegraph that he had moved beyond reconsidering his country's membership.

"This isn't the first time he's done this, and since it's a recurring phenomenon, you can probably judge the consequences for yourself," said the spokesperson at a regular government press conference.

"It's not my place here to comment on the American president's words. I simply want to state on behalf of the German government that we are, of course, committed to NATO."