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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joe Sommerlad

Trump piles pressure on Nato as he bigs up US military power

NATO United States Donald Trump Folarin Balogun
  • Donald Trump asserted the U.S. military has "never been stronger" and called for Congress to approve $350 billion for defense and "THE SAVE AMERICA ACT" ahead of a Nato summit in Turkey .
  • His remarks on military strength and defense spending come as he prepares to meet Nato leaders, having previously criticized member states for not contributing to his war with Iran and for failing to meet defense spending pledges.
  • Trump used Truth Social to project an image of power and authority, sharing videos of recent events, positive press, and acknowledging voter concerns about the cost of living.
  • He admitted to lobbying FIFA to overturn a red card for U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play in a crucial World Cup match.
  • Despite the intervention, the U.S. team lost 4-1 to Belgium, with Trump having previously suggested he would declare the match "rigged" if the U.S. lost without Balogun.

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Trump boasts US military ‘never been stronger’ and war department ‘never hotter’ as he joins Nato summit

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