Rubio says U.S. pressure on NATO allies to boost defense spending is 'not hostile'
Summary
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the U.S. asking NATO allies to spend more on defense is not meant to be unfriendly. He said stronger NATO members make the military alliance stronger and better at stopping threats.Key Facts
- Marco Rubio spoke in Portugal during a visit to a NATO ally.
- He said pressuring NATO countries to increase defense spending is not hostile.
- Rubio emphasized that stronger NATO members lead to a stronger alliance and better deterrence.
- President Donald Trump wants NATO to be a stronger force against threats.
- Trump has criticized NATO members for spending too little on defense.
- Some NATO countries are reluctant to spend more on defense because it would reduce funds for other government programs.
- NATO has 32 member countries.
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