NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discusses NATO nations meeting their defense spending commitments in 2024 on 'The Brian Kilmeade Show', with former President Trump and President Biden both claiming credit for the increase in spending. Several international officials express concern that the 2% spending commitments may no longer be sufficient in the face of aggressive authoritarian regimes.
Key Points
23 of the 32 NATO nations met their spending agreements in 2024
Former President Trump and President Biden both claim credit for the increase in defense spending
International officials express concern about the sufficiency of the 2% spending commitments
Pros
Increase in NATO nations meeting their defense spending commitments
Acknowledgment of the impact of both former President Trump and President Biden on defense spending
Cons
Concern that the 2% spending commitments may no longer be adequate in the current geopolitical climate