Trump: “NATO member countries that do not have sufficient military spending will not defend themselves”. German Chancellor Scholz said at a press conference on the 12th, ``NATO's defense promise is all-for-one.
"It only serves Russia's interests," he said, criticizing his remarks. Dutch Defense Minister Ollongren also criticized the Reuters news agency. Trump's comments raise concerns about his chances of re-election in Europe, as he has complained during his time in office that many NATO members rely on the United States.