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News|Donald Trump‘Should throw them out of NATO’: Trump blasts Spain over defence spendingThe US president has harboured a months-long feud with Spain after it rejected his call to increase NATO defence funds.

On Thursday, during a meeting in the Oval Office, United States President Donald Trump engaged in discussions with Finland's President Alexander Stubb regarding NATO and its member states' defense spending commitments. This meeting originally intended to…

LBy Lucas GallagherOct 10, 20251 min read

On Thursday, during a meeting in the Oval Office, United States President Donald Trump engaged in discussions with Finland's President Alexander Stubb regarding NATO and its member states' defense spending commitments. This meeting originally intended to address the acquisition of Finnish icebreaker ships, shifted focus to NATO-related matters.

At the NATO summit in June, Spain opposed President Trump's proposal for all member states to allocate 5 percent of their GDP to military expenditures. Spain successfully negotiated to continue its defense spending at the established 2 percent benchmark.

During the meeting with President Stubb, Trump reiterated his request for increased contributions, specifically highlighting Spain's resistance as a point of contention. He expressed dissatisfaction with Spain's stance and suggested potential consequences for their non-compliance.

Despite previous mixed statements about NATO, President Trump affirmed the United States' commitment to defending its allies. When questioned about potential Russian aggression towards Finland, Trump confirmed the US would defend Finland as a NATO member.

This meeting originally intended to address the acquisition of Finnish icebreaker ships, shifted focus to NATO-related matters.
Lucas Gallagher · Thehackingpost

Finland, having joined NATO in April 2023, shares concerns about Russian activities, especially in light of its historical experiences and recent geopolitical tensions. Finland closed its border with Russia in 2024, a border that spans 1,340 kilometers (841 miles).

In the aftermath of the NATO summit, President Trump criticized Spain's defense spending position, stating it was detrimental to allied efforts and threatening economic repercussions through increased tariffs. Spain, a NATO member since 1982, has faced scrutiny from the US due to its defense budget decisions.

NATO, originally founded with 12 members, has grown to include 32 countries. The alliance has not expelled any members to date.

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Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

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