Spain calls Trump's statements "unacceptable" although it will not reach 2% of defense spending until 2030. Trump knows little about promises for the future, and he has already said that even could point out to Russia who those countries are so that Putin could attack them.

Spain, with the rest of the countries of the European Union, works to achieve greater strategic autonomy in matters of Defense. Not only does it want to increase investment to comply with NATO, but, in anticipation of Trump being re-elected, Spain continues with investment plans in strategic Defense within their possibilities.