Defense Policy

Trump Calls Out Spain’s NATO Commitment: A Wake-Up Call for America’s Allies

By National Security Desk | October 14, 2025

President Trump sharply criticizes Spain for failing to meet NATO defense spending commitments, warning of trade penalties and exposing cracks in the alliance that impact America’s security interests.

In a bold display of America First resolve, President Donald Trump did not mince words this week in criticizing Spain for its failure to meet the NATO defense spending benchmark. As the only member state refusing to pledge 5% of its GDP towards defense, Spain finds itself squarely in Trump’s crosshairs—not just as a diplomatic rebuke but under the threat of tangible trade retaliation. "It is an incredible sign of disrespect to NATO," President Trump declared during a meeting with Argentina’s President Javier Milei at the White House. "Spain enjoys automatic protection because of its strategic location but refuses to...

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