The president said he felt let down by European allies during the war with Iran
US President Donald Trump said he has been disappointed by most NATO members over their refusal to support the US-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran.
The president made the remarks during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House on Wednesday. He singled out the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain.
“We were disappointed with most of them,” Trump said.
“I just want loyalty. You know, we’re so loyal to them. We are always fighting for them,” Trump argued, noting that the US has troops stationed in several European countries.
“In Germany, we have 50,000 troops. And then you want a little – give us a little nudge, give us a little kiss. We don’t want much. And they say, ‘No, we can’t do it,'” he said.
Trump labeled Spain “terrible” for what he described as wanting “a free ride” and not spending enough on defense.
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