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Trump vented at NATO allies in a late-night Truth Social post, alleging they don’t pay enough and sharing a graph he says shows US spending at $999 billion. Experts say the chart conflates national defense budgets with NATO contributions, misrepresenting ally payments. The remarks come ahead of a NATO summit, with Rubio noting potential tensions, and the White House did not respond to comment requests.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Matthew Whitaker, a Trump loyalist with no prior diplomatic experience, as the U.S. ambassador to NATO. While Whitaker is largely unknown in Brussels, some NATO officials see his direct line to Trump as a potential advantage. Concerns persist about his lack of expertise in transatlantic security, especially as NATO faces challenges like Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump's past criticisms of NATO and his stance on defense spending add to the uncertainty surrounding Whitaker's appointment.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Matthew Whitaker, former acting attorney general, as the US ambassador to NATO. Whitaker, a Trump ally without a foreign policy background, will lead the US mission during a challenging period for NATO, particularly regarding support for Ukraine against Russia. Trump has emphasized the need for NATO countries to increase defense spending, a stance he maintained during his first term. Additionally, Trump announced Pete Hoekstra as the US ambassador to Canada.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Matthew Whitaker, a former acting attorney general, as the U.S. ambassador to NATO. Whitaker, who lacks foreign or military experience, is expected to advocate for Trump's stance on defense spending, which has been critical of NATO allies not meeting their financial commitments. This appointment may cause concern among NATO members, as Whitaker is likely to push for increased contributions from European countries.