NATO Members Rush to Meet Defense Spending Targets Amid Trump's Threats
As NATO members strive to meet the 2% GDP defense spending target, concerns rise over Trump's potential impact on the alliance's future.
- NATO members are accelerating efforts to meet the 2% GDP defense spending target ahead of a crucial July summit, aiming to avoid criticism from Donald Trump.
- Donald Trump's comments about encouraging Russia to attack non-compliant NATO members have heightened fears of a weakened U.S. commitment to the alliance.
- Efforts to 'Trump-proof' NATO involve diplomatic initiatives within the alliance and with the U.S., focusing on the importance of meeting defense spending targets.
- Estonian Foreign Minister acknowledges Trump's criticism as valid, emphasizing the need for NATO members to increase their defense spending.
- Hillary Clinton warns that Trump could withdraw the U.S. from NATO if re-elected, raising concerns over the alliance's future and U.S. commitment.