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Tensions flared at the NATO Summit as U.S. President Donald Trump clashed with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in a heated exchange over defense spending. The confrontation erupted after Trump criticized Spain’s 2.1% defense budget allocation, demanding stronger commitments from NATO allies. “If Spain does not step up…,” Trump reportedly warned, sparking a sharp response from Sánchez, who defended his country’s stance. The incident highlights growing divisions within NATO, with Trump’s remarks fuelling debate over fair contributions to the alliance’s defence goals.
