Trump pushes NATO allies to commit to 5% defense spending targets with timelines

President Trump heads to Ankara on Monday to pressure NATO members at a July 7–8 summit to adopt concrete timelines for reaching 5% of GDP in defense spending over the next decade. U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker said Trump expects movement "with urgency." NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte echoed the demand, calling on allies to present credible implementation plans.