Trump’s Ambassador Nominee Calls Out Spain’s Defense Spending Shortfall as a Strategic Misstep

As the world faces mounting global threats, America cannot afford allies who fall short on defense commitments. Benjamín León, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to Spain, made this crystal clear during his Senate confirmation hearing, calling Spain's refusal to meet NATO’s 5% defense spending target "a grave error." This stance underlines a critical America First principle: strong allies mean a stronger America.Why Does Spain's Defense Spending Matter to Us?Spain has long been an important partner to the United States and a loyal host for American military forces. Yet recently, its government chose to settle for only 2% of GDP...