NATO tensions are ‘growing pains,’ U.S. ambassador says as Trump presses allies

U.S. NATO Ambassador Matthew Whitaker characterized allies’ increases in defense spending as “growing pains,” not a crisis. He implied the current push is a response to Trump-related pressure rather than an immediate breakdown in NATO cohesion.

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U.S. NATO Ambassador Matthew Whitaker characterized allies’ increases in defense spending as “growing pains,” not a crisis. He implied the current push is a response to Trump-related pressure rather than an immediate breakdown in NATO cohesion.