NATO Allies Bows To Trump’s 5% Defence Spend Target Demand, Says US Defence Chief Hegseth
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NATO Allies Bows To Trump’s 5% Defence Spend Target Demand, Says US Defence Chief Hegseth
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said he is confident NATO allies will commit to Donald Trump’s bold demand of raising defence spending to 5% of GDP.
Speaking after a high-stakes meeting in Brussels, Hegseth noted there was near-consensus among member states, with many already surpassing the 2% benchmark.
The final commitment is expected during the Hague summit later this month.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte also supported a split plan—3.5% for hard military power and 1.5% for broader security needs—calling it a historic turning point in alliance capability.
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Trump erupted at a reporter over questions regarding the alleged U.S. strike on Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility. During a heated exchange at a post-NATO press briefing, Trump called the journalist “SCUM” and accused her of spreading misinformation. Hegseth also joined Trump in schooling the reporter, ‘Respect the Pilots’
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At NATO’s 2025 summit in The Hague, U.S. President Donald Trump hijacked the global stage — demanding 5% defense spending, mocking Iran and Israel as “kids in a schoolyard,” and claiming NATO leaders secretly praise him.
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“Daddy, you’re my daddy.”
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NATO agrees to 5% higher defence spending target ahead key summit at The Hague
This week, allies are expected to commit to spending around 3.5 percent of GDP on "hard defence" that will include..
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