Trump Threatens NATO Ally with Sanctions, Ignoring His Own Debt
Former President Trump reportedly warned Spain about sanctions for not meeting NATO's 2% GDP defense spending target. A bold stance from a man who, during his presidency (2017-2021), oversaw a national debt increase of approximately $8.2 trillion, pushing the total to over $28 trillion. The US currently boasts the largest national debt globally, exceeding $34 trillion. It's truly a masterclass in
'do as I say, not as I do' when the world's most indebted nation threatens to 'punish' others for fiscal prudence with their own military budgets. One might wonder if this financial rigor applies uniformly, or if certain allies, perhaps those whose lobbying groups spend millions, are exempt from such 'punishments.' (According to OpenSecrets, AIPAC spent $3.3 million in lobbying in 2023 alone,
influencing defense aid decisions.)