NATO Arms Race Amid Trump Pressure | Oakland News

Trump lands in Ankara as NATO unveils billion-dollar arms deals—drones, surveillance planes, and Airbus jets—to prove its muscle amid his criticism of the alliance as a “paper tiger.” While the event buzzed with high-energy flair, Trump remained skeptical, prioritizing loyalty over hardware, especially from allies who didn’t support his Iran stance. Meanwhile, whispers of F-35 sales to Turkey stir regional tensions, with Israel wary of shifting power dynamics. The summit signals a U.S. pivot to Asia, pushing Europe to shoulder more defense responsibility—raising tough questions about funding and global strategy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1fcfa89aba30d1f7