Trump Again Questions NATO Support Ahead of Ankara Summit

03.07.2026 15:02 HotInfo

US President Donald Trump, several days before the NATO summit in Ankara, again criticized European allies and called the current level of American support for the Alliance ridiculous. The leaders' meeting is set to take place on July 7 and 8, and according to published information, one of the topics will be the division of costs for common defense. ekonomika.pravda.sk ↗

Trump stated on social media that Washington's relationship with the Alliance is not reciprocal. He claims that the United States guarantees the protection of other member countries without adequate benefit to the US. He also sharply criticized European partners' defense spending, calling its level insufficient. STVR (Spravy) ↗

According to available information, the White House is considering budget restrictions related to NATO support. Trump called continuing with the current setup absurd and one-sided. His statements have once again raised the question of whether the United States, under his leadership, will seek a fundamental change in its position within the Alliance. SITA ↗

The debate comes at a time when discussion of Europe's own security capabilities is intensifying. France is offering its nuclear deterrent capability to European partners, while Britain faces questions about the state of its defense capabilities. The Ankara summit could thus bring greater pressure on European states to take on a larger share of responsibility for their own security. seznamzpravy.cz ↗

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