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Trump Reprises ‘NATO Calls Me Daddy’ in Politico Interview, Claims Credit for 5% Spending Pledge

The quip echoed Mark Rutte’s earlier metaphor, with Trump crediting U.S. pressure for allies’ new 5% defense target.

Spain Joins NATO’s PURL Program to Buy U.S. Weapons for Ukraine

Trump Threatens Tariffs on Spain Over NATO Spending Standoff

Trump Suggests Expelling Spain From NATO Over 5% Spending Dispute

Merz Admits Europe Was a Defense Free-Rider and Signs UK Aid Treaty

European Leaders Seek Biden’s Advice as He Writes a Memoir

NATO Endorses 5% GDP Defense Spending Target Despite Spanish Opt-Out

NATO Leaders Commit to 5% of GDP Defense Spending by 2035

NATO Endorses 5% GDP Defence Spending Target Following Trump’s Push

Fragile Ceasefire Holds Despite Violations and Europe Divided Over US Strikes on Iran

NATO Agrees 5% GDP Defense Spending Goal by 2035

NATO Allies Edge Toward 5% GDP Defense Target as Spain Objects

Spain Rejects NATO’s Proposed 5% Defense Spending Goal

NATO Ministers Debate US Demand for 5% Defence Spending Before Hague Summit