10 of 32 NATO nations are still below 2% of GDP for Defense Spend
This is not a difficult concept. America values friends, partners, and Allies. But they have to proportionally carry their fair share of the burden. If you are a freeloader, beat it. And don’t call America for help if you haven’t been taking care of your own military.
2% of GDP was the NATO Goal for decades and until the July 2024 NATO Summit only about 12 of the 32 countries met or exceeded the goal. 10 countries used creative accounting to create the illusion of 2% of GDP spend minutes before the summit.
10 countries are deadbeats. Including our incredible partner to the north, Canada. Justin Trudeau is a Feminist freeloader as Canada only achieves 1.37% of GDP - a total disgrace. Most Canadians are disgusted with this.
President Trump has set the standard. 5% of GDP is the new 2% as China and its allies of Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Venezuela drive circles around the rusty U.S. Navy and the rest of the world.
Trusted partner countries need to start acting like trusted partner countries.