Trump wants the world to know that he’s not going to let any lenders of America get off the hook so easily.
The new commander-in-chief wants payback and therefore shared more details about critical NATO allies not paying their dues to the US on time.
The fact that they’re backing out from major financial obligations towards the alliance is causing concerns. This is despite so many years of bipartisan calls to pay up.
Therefore, Trump and his administration have had enough and vow to get each penny back.
The US Security Advisor mentioned how that tale was true and America has every right to demand more from NATO allies to invest in better defense.
There is a major conflict looming on the world’s doorsteps so it’s about time they did something like that, he added.
He hoped Europe would stay true to its alliance and commitments by raising spending at least 5% of GDP. They will now be more straightforward and blunt with conversations to make sure NATO members step up to the plate and share the burden.