The possibility of NATO to “eliminate Spain” from the alliance, the US President proposed, Donald Trumpbecause of its refusal to increase defense spending.
Donald Trump noted on Thursday (09.10.2025) that NATO allies agreed “almost unanimously” to increase defense spending to 5% of their GDP, criticizing Spain for its reservations.
“We had a heaven, Spain … you have to call them and find out why it’s a skirt. And they do well thanks to many things we have done, “the US president claimed.
“They have no excuse not to do so, but it doesn’t matter. Maybe you should eliminate them from NATO, “he concluded, accusing the country of its stance on defense spending.
“Maybe you should throw them out of NATO, frankly,” Trump says of Spain, accusing them of being a “laggard” on defense spending https://t.co/pv0E7UT89t
– Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJjacobs) October 9, 2025
Indeed, the US president, during the White House cabinet, said that the US would buy 11 Frothers from Finland as part of enhancing their capabilities in Arctic businesses.
Trump also reiterated that he would resolve the Russian -Ukraine war.