To the editor: As noted in your editorial, the United States’ North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies had hoped that the president would reaffirm Article 5 of the 68-year-old NATO treaty during his recent visit. This was the first time in history that the continental United States was protected by foreign military forces. Leonard Lamensdorf, Westlake Village..To the editor: It’s sad and embarassing that our president appears unable to think beyond the moment. He simply does not understand that “America first” necessarily includes the concept that our safety is dependent on the security of our European allies. Trump’s inability to think maturely places all of us and the values we hold at risk.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 31, 2017 15:45 UTC