Pete Hegseth hails defense progress by NATO allies
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday hailed progress by NATO allies to meet defense spending vows, but said some must “do more,” as he struck a conciliatory tone at an alliance meeting.
“Many countries following through, some that still need to do more, and we will be candid about that, both in private and in public,” Hegseth said ahead of talks with NATO defense ministers in Brussels.
“I think that’s important, friends being honest with friends.”
The warm tone will likely reassure Washington’s allies ahead of a summit next month in Ankara with U.S. President Donald Trump, after the mercurial leader lashed out at Europe over its response to his war on Iran.
