Trump Calls for NATO Members to Boost Defense Spending to 5% of GDP

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to push NATO members to increase their defense spending to 5% of GDP at an upcoming defense alliance summit. As emphasized by White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt, this will be a significant topic of discussion aimed at encouraging NATO allies to contribute more.

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to urge NATO members to increase their defense spending to 5% of GDP during the defense alliance summit on Tuesday. This significant call comes as part of an ongoing effort to encourage NATO allies to boost their contributions.

According to White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt, the 5% GDP threshold will be a primary focus in discussions. The president has consistently pressed NATO members to do more in terms of defense spending, building on previous initiatives that saw increased contributions during his first term.

This trip to Europe is described as historic, with Leavitt confirming that President Trump will reiterate his calls for NATO allies to step up their defense spending, continuing a major theme of his administration's foreign policy strategy.

(With inputs from agencies.)