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‘The boy who cried wolf’: NATO allies take Trump’s bluster in stride at crunch summit
NATO allies addressed Trump's criticisms at the Ankara summit by emphasizing increased defense spending and shifting focus to self-reliance. The alliance signed a statement committing to new military capabilities and addressing Iran's nuclear threat, with Trump expressing satisfaction over the outcome.
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