Rubio Slams NATO Allies As ‘Junior Partners’, Demands 5% Defense Spend Ahead Of June Summit
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Rubio Slams NATO Allies As ‘Junior Partners’, Demands 5% Defense Spend Ahead Of June Summit
In a bold rebuke of NATO dynamics, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called out European allies for falling short on defense spending.
Labeling them “junior partners,” Rubio pushed for a drastic hike—up to 5% of GDP—to maintain NATO’s credibility.
At his first NATO foreign ministers meeting, he reassured US commitment but demanded others pull their weight.
Echoing this, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Europe that US protection is no longer guaranteed unless NATO nations step up.
The upcoming June summit will directly address these simmering tensions.
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