During a Thursday gathering at the Oval Office with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, erstwhile U.S. president Donald Trump distinguished Poland for its engagement in defence financing. – Remember, Poland spent even more than it had to. She was amazing in that regard. It was truly impressive, it made a large impression on me," Trump said.
Poland leader in defence spending in NATO
Trump recalled that during his first term, only 7 North Atlantic Alliance states met the requirements for defence spending. Among them he peculiarly distinguished Poland, which not only fulfilled its obligations, but even exceeded them. Poland spent more than it had to. It was truly impressive," he stressed.
According to the latest data, Poland spent 4.12% of its GDP on defence in 2024, which places it first among NATO countries. The second was Estonia (3.43% of GDP) and the 3rd was the United States (3.38% of GDP). Latvia (3.15% of GDP) and Greece (3.08% of GDP) followed.
Polish plans for 2025: evidence defence spending
Poland does not intend to slow down. In 2025, he plans to spend as much as 4.7% of GDP on defence, representing around PLN 187 billion. That's more than twice what an allied commitment requires. specified a large financial commitment to defence was met with the designation of Donald Trump, who stressed that it was thanks to specified actions that NATO became stronger.
Trump on strengthening NATO: “It is thanks to my actions”
The American leader besides recalled that the majority of NATO countries in the past paid very small or nothing for defence, and erstwhile US presidents did not realize this. "I don't think another presidents really know that NATO countries don't pay," Trump said.
He stressed that it was his decisive actions that led to an increase in the Alliance's funding. I told them, "We won't get active unless you pay." As a result, billions of dollars began to flow into NATO, making the alliance much stronger," he said. “ NATO has become very strong thanks to my actions,” he added.
Media criticism and Trump's effectiveness
Trump admitted that his firm approach met with criticism from the media. “When I said that we would not aid those who do not pay, the media criticized me, but if I didn’t, no 1 would pay,” he said. In his opinion, it was this tough policy that produced tangible results in increased defence spending by NATO associate States.
Summary
Donald Trump not only stressed the importance of expanding defence spending during his gathering with NATO chief Marek Rutte, but besides distinguished Poland for its commitment to backing the Alliance. As a leader in defence spending, Poland plans to allocate a evidence 4.7% of GDP in 2025. Trump's actions, although criticized by the media, have yielded tangible results, strengthening NATO and expanding the safety of the alliance.
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"It made a large impression on me." Trump praises Poland for its defence spending
