Fierce Trump critic makes stunning admission on defense spending: ‘He has won the argument’
US President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy alongside the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential…
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US President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy alongside the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Türkiye, July 8, 2026. (Photo: REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst) 09 Jul 2026 12:29AM ANKARA: US President Donald Trump offered NATO allies an unexpected warm embrace as they wrapped up a key summit Wednesday (Jul 8) after earlier lashing out at them over their response to his war on Iran. The president has pressed NATO states to spend 5% of their annual GDP on defense, and has chafed at some members that he believes are not carrying their weight. The support from NATO came as Mr. Trump has been urging members of the alliance to spend more on their defense.
Furthermore, And that was reflected in the final declaration in which NATO leaders reaffirmed their "ironclad commitment" to the mutual assistance clause enshrined in Article 5 of the alliance treaty. NATO chief Mark Rutte insisted the alliance was emerging stronger from the summit in Türkiye - despite the disagreements.
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US President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy alongside the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Türkiye, July 8, 2026. (Photo: REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst) 09 Jul 2026 12:29AM ANKARA: US President Donald Trump offered NATO allies an unexpected warm embrace as they wrapped up a key summit Wednesday (Jul 8) after earlier lashing out at them over their response to his war on Iran.
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The president has pressed NATO states to spend 5% of their annual GDP on defense, and has chafed at some members that he believes are not carrying their weight.
according to CBS News — LatestThe support from NATO came as Mr. Trump has been urging members of the alliance to spend more on their defense.
according to CBS News — LatestAnd that was reflected in the final declaration in which NATO leaders reaffirmed their "ironclad commitment" to the mutual assistance clause enshrined in Article 5 of the alliance treaty.
according to Channel News AsiaNATO chief Mark Rutte insisted the alliance was emerging stronger from the summit in Türkiye - despite the disagreements.
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US President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy alongside the NATO leaders summit at the…
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