NATO Leaders Convene Amidst Alliance Spending Discussions
President Trump plans to attend a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. The meeting occurs after a year where the president has questioned the utility of the alliance and European countries' sovereignty. Reporter Nick Schifrin covers the event from Ankara.
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**ANKARA, Turkey** — President Trump will attend a summit with NATO allies in Ankara, Turkey, following a period where he raised questions about the alliance's relevance and the sovereignty of European member nations. Nick Schifrin, reporting from Ankara, indicated the summit marks a significant gathering for the alliance's leaders.
Throughout the past year, President Trump has voiced concerns regarding the level of military spending by European NATO members. He has also expressed skepticism about the overall effectiveness and necessity of the alliance.
The upcoming summit provides a platform for member states to address these topics. Leaders will discuss defense spending commitments and the future direction of the alliance.
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