Trump calls it 'ridiculous' for US to maintain current support for NATO
US President Donald Trump said it is "ridiculous" for the United States to keep up its "one-sided" relationship with NATO. The remark revived concerns among European allies about the alliance's future. European capitals are accelerating debate over raising their own defence spending.
US President Donald Trump criticised Washington's relationship with NATO, saying it is "ridiculous" to keep up the current "one-sided" arrangement. Trump argued that America's burden within the alliance is not shared fairly.
The remark reignited concerns among European allies over the future of the alliance. At a time when the Russia-Ukraine war continues, the continent's reliance on US support for its security architecture has once again been thrown into debate.
European capitals are speeding up moves to raise defence spending and strengthen joint capabilities. Analysts said Washington's stance will be a defining topic in intra-alliance talks in the months ahead, particularly as members prepare to discuss burden-sharing and long-term commitments.
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