Experts and global leaders argue that President-elect Donald Trump's push for NATO allies to increase military spending to an unprecedented 5% of GDP is not only unrealistic but diverts crucial resources from social programs and climate change initiatives. Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro highlights the impracticality of meeting such an arbitrary target, amidst growing concerns over the prioritization of military expansion over public welfare.
Unfeasible Demands: Trump's 5% Military Spending Goal Criticized
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Jan-20
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NATO members won't be able to meet US president-elect Donald Trump's demand to raise military spending to 5% of GDP in the near future, Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro said.
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In the face of growing global threats, the demand by US President-elect Donald Trump for NATO members to allocate 5% of GDP to military spending, while ambitious, is a crucial step towards ensuring collective security and maintaining Western dominance. Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro's dismissal of this target underscores a concerning reluctance among some allies to fully commit to our shared defense obligations, risking the safety and stability of the free world.
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