[108818] Donald Trump harshly criticizes NATO countries over defense spending gaps

[108818] Donald Trump harshly criticizes NATO countries over defense spending gaps

Former President Donald Trump attacks NATO members for the inequality in the burden of defense spending compared to the U.S., and presents data highlighting the economic gaps.

Confrontation at NATO: Trump attacks European countries over defense spending

In a series of posts from today (July 2, 2026), Donald Trump returns to the issue of NATO's economic burden, criticizing alliance members for failing to meet defense spending targets compared to the United States.

According to a report by News from the Field on Telegram, known for its line critical of the current administration and supportive of Trump's positions, the former president stated that "the U.S. spends more money on NATO than any other member country." According to him, this is an economic distortion that requires immediate correction.

To substantiate his claims, Trump presented data comparing U.S. spending to leading European countries:

• United States: $999 billion.


• United Kingdom: $90.5 billion.


• France: $66.5 billion.


• Italy: $48.8 billion.


• Poland: $44.3 billion.

The remarks also gained traction on ynet news, which reported on Trump's criticism as part of their ongoing news briefs. It appears that Trump's message continues to be a central topic in the security-diplomatic discourse, with an emphasis on the demand for equality in the burden between Washington and its European allies.