Donald Trump on Wednesday night underscored his controversial position that the U.S. would not defend any NATO ally country that does not spend at least 2 percent of its gross domestic product on defense. “I’ve been saying, ‘Look, if they’re not going to pay, we’re not going to protect, okay?'" Trump said. Trump has come under pressure from President Joe Biden and international allies when he said he would encourage Russia to “do whatever the hell they want” to a country that does not live up to its promise to spend on its defense budget. READ MORE: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/14/trump-nato-allies-00141590