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NATO Leaders Set to Meet Amid Defense Spending Controversy

Updated 2026-07-03 16:25 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Germany’s Foreign Minister Merz defends NATO spending amid criticism from former US President Trump. The meeting is set for next week in Ankara.

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The Hill
President Trump raked in billions of dollars while in office over the past year, setting up a split screen ahead of the midterm elections as Americans confront rising prices and a lackluster jobs environment.  Financial disclosures released Tuesday show the president made more than $2 billion in 202
2026-07-03 16:00 UTC
Al Jazeera
Back and forth over defence spending comes as NATO leaders set to meet in Ankara next week.
2026-07-03 16:05 UTC
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