Explained in plain English
Why does military spending matter?
Military spending is a key issue within NATO, with members historically agreeing to contribute a certain percentage of their GDP to defence. Trump initially focused on this, but the story shows his priorities have shifted, suggesting that for him, political alignment now outweighs financial contributions.
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