Hegseth berates European military policies at NATO meeting

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a meeting of NATO defense ministers to deliver sharp criticism of European military policies, continuing the Trump administration's tough stance toward allies.

During the session, Hegseth expressed dissatisfaction with the defense spending and policies of European nations, arguing that they fall short of the alliance's shared commitments. While the exact details of his remarks were not disclosed, the criticism underscores ongoing tensions between the United States and its European partners over defense budgets and military cooperation.