Pete Hegseth

“Washington will no longer be primarily focused on European security”

“rules out NATO membership for Ukraine”

“demands allies double defence budgets”

“the United States wants NATO allies to spend 5% of gross domestic product on defence.”

“Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth described European NATO allies as 'pathetic' and accused them of 'freeloading'”

“killing four service members in July”

“Last month, he asked the US Senate for emergency funds totalling $87bn (£68bn) to pay service members and 'rapidly replenish equipment and munitions.'”

“the war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far”

“The flyovers will continue until morale improves”

“He announced a review of U.S. military troops in Europe that “will examine America's force posture and basing in Europe” and will include consultations with the U.S. Congress.”

“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is seeking roughly $80 billion in additional funding for defense supplies and other non‑war related costs.”

“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is seeking roughly $80 billion in additional funding for defense supplies and other non-war related costs, which lawmakers are expected to balk at.”

“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is seeking roughly $80 billion in additional funding for defense supplies and other non-war related costs”