Former NATO Secretary General recounts Donald Trump's 2018 summit threats that nearly broke the alliance

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Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg recounts a tense 2018 summit where Donald Trump confronted European leaders. Trump criticized allies for not meeting defense spending targets, stating the US paid 90% of NATO expenses and that Europe relied too heavily on American protection. The account, from Stoltenberg's upcoming book, details Trump's threats to withdraw US support if spending didn't increase immediately, nearly causing the alliance to collapse.


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