SignificantForeign PolicyThe Independent·Pete Hegseth

Trump’s war secretary Hegseth tears into European allies over Nato spending

Pete Hegseth announced a review of US forces in Europe and called NATO a "paper tiger." This statement comes amid ongoing discussions about NATO member defense spending commitments.

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Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 04:41 AM EDT

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