Trump Pressures NATO Allies on Defense | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Trump’s fiery NATO summit speech pushed allies to boost defense spending, with Secretary General Rutte crediting his pressure as a catalyst for unity — even if it came with sharp jabs at Spain, which Trump labeled a “wasted cause” and threatened trade cuts, despite a U.S. trade surplus. Spain’s PM noted the criticism wasn’t discussed during their private talks and highlighted Spain’s own defense budget hike — though it remains the only nation not pledging the 5% GDP target. While Trump’s rhetoric may not yield immediate policy shifts, his push for greater burden-sharing appears to have left a…