Trump is reported to have told NATO allies in Turkey that the US has contributed nearly $1 trillion to the alliance, warning that members must increase their contributions or leave NATO.
"where he's expected to encourage allies to step up their support to end the conflict with Iran. Alex Hogan joins us from the White House with the details. Alex. Hi, Brian. Yes, as you mentioned, President Trump is expected to leave the White House this evening for Turkey for the NATO summit. He's expected to meet with the president of Turkey, Erdogan, as well as other NATO leaders, and he will hold a press conference at the end of this trip. A senior U.S. official says ahead of this meeting that this is going to be a posture review, shifting the burden of Europe's defense to Europe. And President Trump blasted the alliance again online, writing, quote, ridiculous for the USA to continue along this one-sided path when the relationship is not reciprocal. They were not there for us. And last month, he told NATO Secretary General the issue isn't finances alone."
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Trump is reported to have told NATO allies in Turkey that the US has contributed nearly $1 trillion to the alliance, warning that members must increase their contributions or leave NATO.
