He is trying to break down the alliance. I believe NATO can stand on it's own, but, at this point with Russia breathing down Europe's neck it is a horrible idea to challenge the alliance fiscally.
It is not just a bad idea, it is outrageous to demand such things by a Secretary of Defense. Hegseth can go straight to hell. This is a treaty issue belonging to Congress. Senator McConnell is holding the line on this mess and I appreciate his focus.
By the way Hegseth is focusing on the Caribbean again. He is fixated on the idea that the western hemisphere belongs to Trump.
There are many ways of financing the alliance and over taxing the allies is the worst choice.
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