In a Truth Social post on Thursday, Trump complained the United States was spending money to protect NATO members "without getting any benefit from so doing."

NATO leaders meet in Ankara to address tensions with Trump and reaffirm commitments to defense spending and European security.

In a Truth Social post on Thursday, Trump complained the United States was spending money to protect NATO members "without getting any benefit from so doing."

US President Donald Trump heads to the NATO summit in Ankara amid escalating tensions and sharp criticism of European allies over defense spending and Iran.

Trump has frequently railed against NATO and its members, accusing them of not spending enough on defense and relying on the United States to protect Europe.