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Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he’ll try to enforce them
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Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he’ll try to enforce them
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WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump got what he wanted from NATO at last year’s summit: an alliance whose…
Sounds like Trump secured a bunch of defense contracts during the NATO Summit, if that's what it cost to get Trump to commit to US/NATO unity that's a huge win for NATO.
Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he’ll try to enforce them
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Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he'll try to enforce them
Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he'll try to enforce them
<p>President Trump will be heading to Turkey for the annual NATO summit. Last year, he pushed NATO allies to spend more on defense. This year, his mission is to try to enforce those pledges. </p>
Trump pushed NATO for changes. This week, he’ll ask for more
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump got what he wanted from NATO at last year's summit: an alliance whose members had largely acceded to his demands to step up their defense spending.
This week when he meets leaders in Turkey, his mission is to enforce that pledge.
The speed with which most NATO countries have tried to heed Trump's call to spend 5% of their annual gross domestic product on defense over the next decade underscores how the U.S. president has reshaped the alliance and bent it to his will — even as he continues to spar with its members over the Iran war, his flirtation with annexing Greenland, and various personal tiffs.
"President Trump fully expects that all allies will step up immediately and get on the path to 5% and do …
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump got what he wanted from NATO at last year’s summit: an alliance whose members had largely acceded to his demands to step up their defense spending.
This week when he meets leaders in Turkey, his mission is to enforce that pledge.
The speed with which most NATO countries have tried to heed Trump’s call to spend 5% of their annual gross domestic product on defense over the next decade underscores how the U.S. president has reshaped the alliance and bent it to his will — even as he continues to spar with its members over the Iran war, his flirtation with annexing Greenland, and various personal tiffs.
“President Trump fully expects that all allies will step up immediately and get on the path to 5% and do it with urgency,” Matt Whitaker, the U.S. ambassador to NATO, told reporters in a preview of the administration’s message before this week’s summit in Ankara.
Trump leaves Monday evening for the summit, and for days leading up to the trip has been airing grievances about how much the U.S. spends on defense compared with other countries. That’s despit…
Trump wants ‘loyalty’ from NATO allies heading into summit
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Trump won big spending promises from NATO, will try to enforce them
Trump won big spending promises from NATO, will try to enforce them
FILE – President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at the end of the NATO summit as Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listen in The Hague, Netherlands, June 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
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By SEUNG MIN KIM
WASHINGTON (AP) — President
Donald Trump
got what he wanted from NATO at
last year’s summit:
an alliance whose members had largely acceded to his demands to step up their defense spending.
This week when he
meets leaders in Turkey,
his mission is to
enforce that pledge.
The speed with which most NATO countries have tried to heed Trump’s call to spend 5% of their annual gross domestic product on defense over the next decade underscores how the U.S. president has reshaped the alliance and bent it to his will — even as he continues to spar with its members over the
Iran war
, his flirtation with
annexing Greenland
, and various personal tiffs.
“President Trump fully expects that all allies will step up immediately and …
Donald Trump has recast a generations-old transatlantic alliance built on shared democratic values into a framework he’s more comfortable dealing with — a business.
This week, at the annual NATO Sum...
Donald Trump has recast a generations-old transatlantic alliance built on shared democratic values into a framework he’s more comfortable dealing with — a business.
This week, at the annual NATO Summit, Trump will again focus on how much Europeans can spend on American military equipment.
Trump won spending promises from NATO last year. This week, he’ll try to enforce them : NPR
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President Donald Trump speaks during a media conference at the end of the...
Trump won spending promises from NATO last year. This week, he’ll try to enforce them : NPR
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President Donald Trump speaks during a media conference at the end of the NATO summit as Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listen …
Trump surprises Nato allies with arms deals and praise as summit ends positively
Trump surprises Nato allies with arms deals and praise as summit ends positively
US President Donald Trump has promised new arms sales in Europe, including advanced air defence systems to Nato allies and Ukraine, as the transatlantic alliance ramps up its military partnership, signalling a potential thaw after Trump repeatedly railed against the coalition.
In a press conference on the last day of the Nato summit in Ankara, Turkey, on Wednesday, Trump said that as European nations rebuild their militaries, American equipment will be the “largest beneficiary”, claiming US$3...
Trump will try to enforce NATO spending promises at summit
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump got what he wanted from NATO at last year’s summit: an al...
Trump will try to enforce NATO spending promises at summit
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump got what he wanted from NATO at last year’s summit: an alliance whose…
NATO Chief presents 'Trump Trillion' chart on European defense spending ...
NATO Chief presents 'Trump Trillion' chart on European defense spending ...
During a meeting in the Oval Office, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte credited President Donald Trump, who's frequently lashed out at the alliance, for compelling members to boost their defense spending. At one point, Rutte even stood up to present a chart labeled the “Trump Trillion." But in a gaggle with the press after, Rutte declined to say if he agreed with Trump that Iran should have ballistic missiles. CNN's Kaitlan Collins reports.
During a meeting in the Oval Office, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte credited President Donald Trump, who's frequently lashed out at the alliance, for compelling members to boost their defense spending. At one point, Rutte even stood up to present a chart labeled the “Trump Trillion." But in a gaggle with the press after, Rutte declined to say if he agreed with Trump that Iran should have ballistic missiles. CNN's Kaitlan Collins reports.
President Trump gave a speech at Mount Rushmore on the eve of Independence Day, warning that communism is America's biggest threat and taking aim at his political rivals as the nation begins celebrating its 250th anniversary. Jeff …
Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he’ll try to enforce them
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Trump won spending promises from NATO last year. This week, he’ll try to enforce them
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump got what he wanted from NATO at last year’s summit: an alliance whose…
Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he’ll try to enforce them
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President Donald Trump got what he wanted from NATO at last year’s summit: an alliance whose members had largely acceded to his demands to step up their defense spending.
This week when he meets leaders in Türkiye, his mission is to enforce that pledge, The Associated Press said.
The speed with which most NATO countries have tried to heed Trump’s call to spend 5% of their annual gross domestic product on defense over the next decade underscores how the US president has reshaped the alliance and bent it to his will — even as he continues to spar with its members over the Iran war, his flirtation with annexing Greenland, and various personal tiffs.
“President Trump fully expects that all allies will step up immediately and get on the path to 5% and do it with urgency,” Matt Whitaker, the US ambassador to NATO, told reporters in a preview of the administration’s message before this week’s summit in Ankara.
Trump leaves Monday evening for the summit, and for days leading up to the trip has been airing grievances about how much the US spends on defense compared with other countries. That’s despite efforts from Mark R…
Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he’ll try to enforce them
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Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he’ll try to enforce them
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FILE – President Donald Trump speaks during a media conference at the end of the NATO summit as Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, and Defense Secretary Pete …
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Trump says US spends far more on NATO than allies
Washington: President Donald
Trump
got what he wanted from
NATO
at last year's summit: an alliance whose members had largely acceded to his demands to step up their defense spending.
This week when he meets leaders in Turkey, his mission is to enforce that pledge.
The speed with which most NATO countries have tried to heed Trump's call to spend 5% of their annual gross domestic product on defense over the next decade underscores how the U.S. president has reshaped the alliance and bent it to his will - even as he continues to spar with its members over the Iran war, his flirtation with annexing Greenland, and various personal tiffs.
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"President Trump fully expects that all allies will step up immediately and get on the path to 5% and do it with urgency," Matt Whitaker, the U.S. ambassador to NATO, told reporters in a preview of the administration's message before this week's summit in Ankara.
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Trump won spending promises from NATO last year. This week, he'll try to enforce them
Trump won spending promises from NATO last year. This week, he'll try to enforce them
President Donald Trump is heading to Ankara, Turkey, for the annual NATO summit. Last year, he pushed NATO allies to spend more on defense. This year, his mission is to try to enforce those pledges.
FILE – President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at the end of the NATO summit as Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listen in The Hague, Netherlands, June 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
FILE – President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at the end of the NATO summit as Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listen in The Hague, Netherlands, June 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
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By SEUNG MIN KIM
WASHINGTON (AP) — President
Donald Trump
got what he wanted from NATO at
last year’s summit:
an alliance whose members had largely acceded to his demands to step up their defense spending.
This week when he
meets leaders in Turkey,
his mission is to
enforce that pledge.
The speed with which most NATO countries have tried to heed Trump’s call to spend 5% of their annual gross domestic product on defense over the next decade underscores how the U.S. president has reshaped the alliance and bent it to his will — even as he continues to spar with its members over the
Iran war
, his flirtation with
annexing Greenland
, and various personal tiffs.
“President Trump fully expects that all allies will step up immediately and get on the path to 5% and do it with urgency,” Matt Whitaker, the U.S…
Trump pushed NATO for changes. This week, he'll ask for more | AP News
Trump pushed NATO for changes. This week, he'll ask for more | AP News
US President Donald Trump heads to Ankara, Turkey, on Monday evening for the annual NATO summit. Last year, he pushed alliance allies to spend more on defense. This year, his mission is to try to enforce those pledges. (AP Video: Nathan Ellgren)
President Donald Trump speaks during a media conference at the end of the NATO summit as Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listen in The Hague, Netherlands, June 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
In this photo released by Syrian Presidency press office, President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands with Syria’s President Ahmad al-Sharaa, at the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. (Syrian Presidency press office via AP, File)
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during a meeting with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
President Donald Trump meets with NATO Secretary General Ma…
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Trump Won Big Spending Promises From NATO Last Year. This Week in Turkey, He’ll Try to Enforce Them
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump got what he wanted from NATO at last year’s summit: an alliance whose members had largely acceded to his demands to step up their defense spending. This week when he meets leaders in Turkey, his mission is to enforce that pledge. The speed with which most NATO countries have tried to heed Trump’s call to spend 5% of their annual gross domestic product on defense over the next decade underscores how the U.S. president has reshaped the alliance and bent it to his will — even as he continues to spar with its members over the Iran war, his flirtation with annexing Greenland, and various personal tiffs. “President Trump fully expects that all allies will step up immediately and get on the path to 5% and do it with urgency,” Matt Whitaker, the U.S. ambassador to NATO, told reporters in a preview of the administration’s message before this week’s summit in Ankara.
Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he’ll try to enforce them
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Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he’ll try to enforce them
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WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump got what he wanted from NATO at last year’s summit: an alliance whose…
Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he’ll try to enforce them
Trump leaves Monday evening for the summit, & for days leading up to the trip has been airing griev...
Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he’ll try to enforce them
Trump leaves Monday evening for the summit, & for days leading up to the trip has been airing grievances about how much the U.S. spends on defense compared with others
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President Donald Trump got what he wanted from NATO at last year's summit: an alliance whose members had largely acceded to his demands to step up their defense spending.
This week when he meets lead...
President Donald Trump got what he wanted from NATO at last year's summit: an alliance whose members had largely acceded to his demands to step up their defense spending.
This week when he meets leaders in Turkey, his mission is to enforce that pledge.
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2×broadly confirmedPresident Donald Trump secured spending promises from NATO members at last year's summit.
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2×broadly confirmedPresident Donald Trump is traveling to Ankara, Turkey for the annual NATO summit.
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npr“President Donald Trump is heading to Ankara, Turkey, for the annual NATO summit.”
gdelt“This week when he meets leaders in Turkey, his mission is to enforce that pledge.”
wtae“President Trump will be heading to Turkey for the annual NATO summit.”
2×broadly confirmedIn the current week, President Trump intends to enforce the NATO spending pledges.
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1×broadly confirmedLast year, President Trump urged NATO allies to increase their defense spending.
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npr“Last year, he pushed NATO allies to spend more on defense.”
wtae“Last year, he pushed NATO allies to spend more on defense.”
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President Trump announced new arms sales in Europe, including advanced air‑defence systems for NATO allies and Ukraine, at the summit.
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President Trump said American equipment will be the “largest beneficiary”, claiming US$3…
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U.S. ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker said President Trump expects all allies to immediately move toward spending 5 % of GDP on defense.
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President Trump continues to argue with NATO members over the Iran war, a proposed annexation of Greenland, and personal disputes.
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Framing · 6 — loaded language surfaced (spin shown, not adopted)
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“Trump surprises Nato allies with arms deals and praise as summit ends positively”
→ surprises, praise, positively
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“railed against the coalition”
→ railed against
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“largest beneficiary”
→ largest beneficiary
gdelt
“spar with its members”
→ spar (confrontational language)
gdelt
“flirtation with annexing Greenland”
→ flirtation (suggests casual or unserious intent)
gdelt
“various personal tiffs”
→ personal tiffs (colloquial, diminutive)
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