For almost two years, President Trump has stated that NATO needs to start paying their fair share in order to keep the alliance working the way it was designed to, and now it appears that his words are carrying a LOT of weight.
According to Breitbart, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced that NATO will INCREASE spending to help support the organizations security and military operations.
Here’s more from Breitbart:
“The increase, according to Reuters, is “partly aimed at showing the United States they are committed to shouldering more costs.”
During his trip abroad in spring, President Donald Trump pushed members of the NATO alliance to start paying their fair share of the cost to keep the alliance solvent and effective.
“NATO members must finally contribute their fair share and meet their financial obligations,” Trump said, pointing out that 22 of 28 members were still not paying enough money for their national defense.
“This is not fair to the people and taxpayers of the United States,” Trump said.
“This year’s 4.3 percent increase represents the fastest growth since more than a decade of cuts ended in 2014, Reuters reported. “Spending growth was 1.8 percent in 2015 and 3.3 percent last year, although it was unclear how near that takes members to the target.”
Stoltenberg said the increase in spending is NATO showing the U.S. it has reliable allies in the fight against common enemies.
“We have really shifted gears, the trend is up and we intend to keep it up,” Stoltenberg said and Newsweek reported. “It’s more about high-end forces, heavier forces and more ready forces, meaning we need forces that are fully equipped, fully manned and fully trained.””
On Thursday, a report on NATO spending was released that revealed only 6 of the 28 NATO countries are spending 2 percent or more of GDP.
Check out this chart from their findings:
It’s clear that Trump’s skills as a master negotiator are working wonders for our country and the world! We are so glad to see his tactics used in “The Art Of The Deal” are working just as he stated.
Are you happy to see this progress? Comment below to give your opinion…
I’m alot more than happy. It’s about time someone keeps watch to see to it America is treated fairly. Thank You Mr. President.
Its about time they all work together.“NATO members must finally contribute their fair share and meet their financial obligations,” Trump said, I am with President Trump!
I’ve Loved Trump from day one and as President Trump, he’s done more for this country than any president for MANY, MANY decades. Sorry, President Reagan as good as you were, he’s already out done you!
Let the trolls and idiots continue to scream for him to Quit, for him to be impeached or what ever they come up with next … he’s up to the match and he’s going to do it HIS WAY . . . . NOT as others believe how a president is ‘suppose to act.’ Get over yourselves. Learn to roll with the punches and LISTEN to what the other side is saying….. WE LOVE TRUMP and we aren’t going to quit supporting him just because some of you are screaming and screaming and Who really CARES what you’re saying anymore…it’s already gotten SO old !
Yes COMPLETELY
OUR PRESIDENT IS DOING A FANTICASTIC JOB .
THANK YOU
Yes. President Trump is doing the things that he promised despite the constant pressure & ridicule he has to endure. He might turn out to be the best President as far as keeping his promises in 30 years. If it wasn’t for all the haters he would be even better.
Do you all remember the saying “United we stand, Divided we Fall” Maybe our members of the House & Senate should remember this & get together on policy making decision.
US PRESIDENT CONTINUE HIS PROMISES WHATS WRONG. He is not going to pocket out money for credit of us folks USA FIRST AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE FIRST VETRAN IS FIRST
A strong leader leads
A weak leader follows. Other presidents of the USA follow the world,
While Trump leads the world.
It’s way past time that our President requested NATO pay their share of our protecting their countries. President Trump is running our country like a business instead of free for all and giveaway. Thank God for President Trump and his love for our country.
President Trump is a world leader with great negotiating skills having America’s best interest in the forefront. He’s selflessly serving our country and those who love being an American. Fervently praying for our president, his cabinet members, administration and his entire family. NO WEAPONS FORMED AGAINST THEM SHALL PROSPER🙏