Trump says NATO’s new 5% defense spending pledge a big win
Former President Donald Trump has characterized NATO's recent commitment to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP as a significant victory. This announcement comes as part of ongoing discussions among NATO member states regarding their financial contributions to the alliance. Trump, who has been an outspoken critic of NATO in the past, expressed his approval of the new pledge, suggesting it reflects a positive shift in the alliance's approach to defense funding.During his presidency, Trump frequently urged NATO allies to boost their military expenditures, arguing that the United States was shouldering a disproportionate burden of defense costs. His administration's pressure…