If anyone believes the Germans will achieve 2% in the next 10 years, I have a car I’d like to sell them. Reliable and cheap.
Germany has ONLY committed to developing a plan over the next 3 years on how they will achieve 2%.
And they will never, ever make up the gap of the last 20 years. You can take that to the bank.
I don’t think the President is looking for past payments.
These are negotiations moving forward.
NATO doesn’t mean the USA pays for everything. If you want to be a member 2% of your GDP is required.
Trump sees it as a weaponized golf club. Pay or you don’t get in.