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Trump Heads to NATO Summit in Turkey to Enforce Defense Spending Promises

After securing increased defense spending commitments from NATO allies last year, President Donald Trump will attend the annual NATO summit in Ankara to ensure those pledges are upheld.

Jul 6, 2026, 6:40 AM NPR News

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President Donald Trump is traveling to Ankara, Turkey, for the annual NATO summit on July 6, 2026. Last year, Trump successfully pushed NATO allies to commit to higher defense spending. This year, his focus will be on enforcing those spending promises made by the alliance members.

The summit in Turkey marks a continuation of Trump's efforts to hold NATO countries accountable for their defense budgets, emphasizing the importance of shared responsibility within the alliance.

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