The American leader recalled that during his tenure, NATO members agreed to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP from 2% and actually fulfilled this requirement.
“I've done more for NATO than anyone, living or dead. No one has done more for NATO. And I think most people would testify to that. You can ask the Secretary General of NATO. But he's said it often: I've done more for NATO than anyone,” Trump said.
At the same time, the head of the White House expressed concerns about reciprocity in relations with allies.
“I see everything that is happening, but NATO must treat us fairly. My big concern about NATO is that we are spending huge amounts of money on the Alliance, and I know that we will come to their aid, but I doubt whether they will come to us [на помощь]. Just asking,” Trump said.
Context
At the end of 2025, the United States presented a new national security strategy. It contains harsh criticism of US allies in Europe and a statement of the need to “end both the illusion and the reality of NATO's constant expansion.”
A number of analysts have noted that the Trump administration is actually abandoning the world order that emerged after World War II and is relying on a policy of “spheres of influence.” The media and Trump himself call his approach the “Donro Doctrine” (similar to the Monroe Doctrine).
On January 8, 2026, the Vice-President of the French National Assembly, Clémence Guette, proposed a resolution on France's planned withdrawal from NATO.
EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius said the potential annexation of Greenland by America could be the end for NATO.
