Donald Trump Questions U.S. Commitment to NATO, Macron Defends Alliance

The U.S. president demands higher defense spending by NATO allies, while European leaders emphasize loyalty and propose strengthening continental defense.

Donald Trump stated that the U.S. might not defend NATO allies who fail to increase their defense spending, suggesting a minimum of 5% of GDP.
He expressed doubts about whether European allies, including France, would assist the U.S. in a crisis, citing concerns over reciprocal defense commitments.
French President Emmanuel Macron responded by affirming France's loyalty to the alliance and calling for mutual respect between allies.
European leaders convened in Brussels to discuss enhancing the continent's defense capabilities, approving an €800 billion plan called 'Rearm Europe.'
Macron proposed opening discussions on using France's nuclear arsenal for European defense, which some leaders, including Poland's Donald Tusk, found promising.