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Trump criticizes NATO alliance. What is his motive?

WBUR
Published July 8, 2026 at 10:57 AM CDT

NATO leaders hope President Trump’s criticism of the alliance is aimed at getting Europe to spend more on defense. But some analysts fear Trump may have an ulterior motive.

WHRO’s Steve Walsh reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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