Trump calls out NATO ahead of summit, calling it 'ridiculous' for US to persist on 'one sided path'

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. President Donald Trump renews pressure on NATO allies regarding their military spending and cooperation, with the upcoming summit in Turkey next week on the agenda. U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker highlights Trump's frustration with allies like Spain and discusses Turkey's purchase of Russia's S-300 missile defense system. He emphasizes the need for strong, capable allies and touches on the global appreciation for American culture seen at the World Cup. President Donald Trump targeted the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), venting frustration about the alliance in Thursday's social media posts. "The United States spends more money on NATO than any other country, by far, to protect them, without getting any benefit from so doing: U.S. 999 Billion Dollars, United Kingdom, 90.5 Billion Dollars, France, 66.5 Billion Dollars, Italy, 48.8 Bil