Winning: Trump just convinced almost every NATO country to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP

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Edward Teach

Jun 25, 2025

This man just doesn't stop winning.

Truth, President Trump got almost all NATO countries to increase their defense spending -- an idea he's been pushing for years.

From Daily Wire:

NATO leaders on Wednesday backed increasing defense spending to 5% of their country's gross domestic product by 2035, a major diplomatic victory for President Donald Trump, who has for years demanded 'freeloading' allies pay their fair share for their own security.

According to Reuters, almost all NATO members backed a statement committing to the target, excluding Spain and possibly Slovakia. An official signing is expected on Wednesday before the end of the conference.

The new defense spending goal more than doubles NATO's current 2% target.

Daddy's home, NATO.

Daddy's home!

Now we'll just have to put the pressure on Spain and Slovakia, cuz fair is fair and you gotta give a little to get a little.

In 2024, Spain's defense expenditure as a share of GDP stood at 1.28%, the lowest of any NATO member.


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