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Us Ambassador to Nato Praises Spain’s “Progress” Despite Trump’s Criticism: “It’s a Committed Ally”

Summary by El Pais
Despite the fact that less than two weeks ago President Donald Trump again accused the Spanish government of wanting to “take advantage” of its partners—because of the refusal of the Executive of Pedro Sánchez to accept 5% of the gross domestic product (GDP) of defense spending imposed by Washington on its NATO allies—the US ambassador to the Atlantic Alliance, Matthew Whitaker, said Tuesday that Spain is a “committed ally” that is making “great…

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Despite the fact that less than two weeks ago President Donald Trump again accused the Spanish government of wanting to “take advantage” of its partners—because of the refusal of the Executive of Pedro Sánchez to accept 5% of the gross domestic product (GDP) of defense spending imposed by Washington on its NATO allies—the US ambassador to the Atlantic Alliance, Matthew Whitaker, said Tuesday that Spain is a “committed ally” that is making “great…

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The U.S. ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, has positively assessed the evolution of Spain’s defense spending and called the country a “committed ally,” although he has insisted that the fulfilment of the capacity objectives set by the Alliance should be placed at the levels agreed at the Hague summit.

US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said Spain was making “great progress” in short-term defense spending.

The US ambassador to the alliance also believes that 'Spain is making great progress' and that it is 'a committed ally' ...

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El Pais broke the news in Spain on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
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