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UK Defence Secretary Praises Trump's NATO Pressure

UK Defence Secretary Praises Trump's NATO Pressure

The UK's new Defence Secretary, Wes Streeting, said that Europe will eventually thank US President Donald Trump for pushing NATO members to spend more on defence.

Streeting argued that Trump's pressure has helped Europe become more self-reliant, even though his methods are sometimes controversial.

He also said that the UK and US have a strong defence partnership and share key security goals, like preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.

Trump has been criticizing NATO members for not spending enough on defence, but Streeting believes this will make NATO stronger in the long run.

Sources