Trump Tests NATO’s Defense Pledges | San Antonio News

President Trump heads to Turkey for a high-stakes NATO summit focused on forcing allies to deliver on their five percent defense spending pledge — a key demand from last year that’s now being tested in real time. With U.S. diplomats demanding immediate action, the summit serves as a critical report card — and a chance for Trump to score a diplomatic win if allies show concrete plans. Beyond budgets, Trump will meet with Zelenskyy to discuss Ukraine and Erdogan to reinforce their warm rapport, while also navigating his trademark unpredictability — even as Congress shows up to back NATO with bipartisan force. Meanwhile, the “NATO 3.0” vision pushes Europe to shoulder more security burdens, sparking alarm among allies still reliant on U.S. protection — despite growing defense budgets. 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/d0818941b791fc75