clf99 on Nostr: Trump's first term he of course it was obnoxious about it but remember that we defend ...
Trump's first term he of course it was obnoxious about it but remember that we defend the world while they get free healthcare and that's the approximate cost on a percentage of GDP basis
Yes, during his first term, President Donald Trump frequently criticized NATO allies for not meeting their defense spending commitments and emphasized the need for European countries to increase their contributions. He argued that the U.S. was disproportionately bearing the financial burden of the alliance. In a March 2016 interview, Trump stated, "NATO is costing us a fortune, and yes, we're protecting Europe with NATO, but we're spending a lot of money." This sentiment continued throughout his presidency, with Trump urging NATO members to meet the alliance's target of spending 2% of their GDP on defense.
Yes, during his first term, President Donald Trump frequently criticized NATO allies for not meeting their defense spending commitments and emphasized the need for European countries to increase their contributions. He argued that the U.S. was disproportionately bearing the financial burden of the alliance. In a March 2016 interview, Trump stated, "NATO is costing us a fortune, and yes, we're protecting Europe with NATO, but we're spending a lot of money." This sentiment continued throughout his presidency, with Trump urging NATO members to meet the alliance's target of spending 2% of their GDP on defense.