"Leavitt stated, 'They were tested, and they failed.' She added, 'It's quite sad that NATO turned their backs on the American people over the course of the last six weeks, when it's the American people who have been funding their defence.'"
"Trump's mixed relationship with NATO includes threats to withdraw support and reassurances of commitment. Since 2025, he has renewed pressure for increased defense spending from European partners."
"At the 2025 NATO summit, members agreed to nonbinding commitments to raise defense budgets to 5 percent of GDP by 2035, although Spain sought an exemption."
"Tensions escalated when Trump threatened military action to seize Greenland, further straining US-European relations."
President Trump has expressed frustration with European NATO partners for their lack of military support in the war on Iran. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the alliance has failed a critical test. Despite Trump's pressure, NATO allies have only engaged in defensive actions. Trump is contemplating withdrawing from NATO, which has been vital for Western security. He has previously pushed for increased defense spending among NATO members, achieving some commitments at the 2025 summit, but tensions remain high, particularly with Spain.
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