Trump tells NATO allies he wants loyalty, not money
Donald Trump has shifted his demands on NATO from defence spending to political loyalty, days before the alliance meets in Turkey. After European allies agreed to raise military spending, Trump said he did not need their money and instead wanted their loyalty, repeating his anger that several members refused to back his war in Iran. European leaders have pushed back, insisting NATO decisions are made by consensus, not dictated by Washington.
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