NATO Summit in Ankara Draws U.S. President Amid Calls for Increased Defence Spending
The NATO summit in Ankara, scheduled for July 7‑8, 2026, brings President Donald Trump to Turkey as allies showcase heightened defence budgets and seek to persuade him on rearmament and aid issues.
A NATO summit is being held in Ankara, Turkey, on Tuesday, July 7, and Wednesday, July 8, 2026, according to dailysabah. U.S. President Donald Trump is attending the summit, and NATO allies plan to showcase increased defence spending.
President Trump has expressed fury over Europe’s response to the war with Iran. During the summit he ordered a cutoff in trade with Spain and, as reported by france24, threatened to pull all U.S. troops from Europe. He also posted a graphic on Truth Social comparing U.S. defence spending to that of European members, calling the situation ridiculous and one‑sided, according to the Guardian.
Allies aim to convince President Trump with rearmament, Ukraine aid and arms deals. NATO Secretary‑General Mark Rutte is working to keep the alliance united and engaged with Trump, DW reported. Trump traveled to Ankara with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, al‑Arabiya said. NATO allies have pledged to raise defence‑related spending to five percent of GDP by 2035, as noted by Economic Times.
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