He is probably thinking that it is just another case where the news media will take something he says and make it a big deal when it isn’t, which brings more attention to him
Regardless, his point is 100% accurate, that all these European countries have healthcare, free college, etc, but it is because they don’t pay their NATO dues and rely on the US to not only fund them, but to also develop, arm, and maintain multiple military bases, and we no longer have pensions, we don’t have good healthcare, etc
It is the simplest point, which he is obviously correct on, and he delivers it plainly for people to understand.
That is why people love him. He uses hyperbole and even comedy to readily convey very complex geopolitical stuff.
Bless him.