Trump criticized Spain for not meeting NATO spending targets
US President Donald Trump has angered Spain after accusing the country and several other European allies of failing to meet what he called their fair share of NATO military spending.
We were disappointed with [the] UK we were disappointed with Germany and France.
We're disappointed most with Spain. Spain is a horror show. Spain is terrible, even from your standpoint.
I mean, they don't want to pay anything. They think they're in for a free ride.
Spain is not a, not a good group, not a good group at all.
US President, Donald J Trump
Trump was speaking alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the Oval Office on June 24th.
The US President directed his strongest criticism at Spain after the country had already angered him by calling the US-Israeli war on Iran illegal.
Trump’s latest comments prompted a strong response from Spanish officials who reject external pressure on national security policy.
Spain’s commitment to NATO is unquestionable.
We have met our defense spending commitments and believe they are sufficient to meet Spain’s, Europe’s, and NATO security needs.
What we will never do is submit to the will of any single country, no matter how powerful it may be.
Ignacio Lopez, MP, Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party
Trump is trying to intimidate the Spanish government. He wants a Spain without sovereign decision making, serving Washington's geopolitical interests.
Spain must reject any attempt at foreign interference and defend its independence and national sovereignty.
Toni Valero, Sumar Alliance in Spain Ruling Coalition
Political voices aligned with the government say the dispute reflects wider concerns over foreign interference in European democratic processes.
They argue Spain has been targeted for its independent foreign policy, including its recognition of Palestine and stance on West Asia's conflicts.
Donald Trump is doing what the United States has long done, interfering in other countries' democratic processes.
Spain has become a target for its independent policies, including its stance on Palestine, defense spending, and the war on Iran as well as its refusal to allow the use of its bases for attacks.
Jose Antonio Carmona, Communist Party of Spain
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