Trump Gets NATO To Pony Up After Detractors Said He Would Tank Alliance

1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026

NATO members agreed to raise their defense spending from 2% of gross domestic product (GDP) to 5% by 2035 following pressure from President Donald Trump, vindicating the president against critics who warned his tough…

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