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Donald Trump: “If it wasn't for me, they'd be paying 2% and not paying…”

Featuring: Donald Trump, Republican | President of the United States | National

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President Trump Gaggles with Press Before Departing the White House, Feb. 13, 2026

Published | Video Starts at 04:41

Somebody either knew what they were doing very well or they were rank amateurs. Either way, it's not a good situation. What is your message to European leaders in Munich? Security conference? Relationship with them. If it wasn't for me, they'd be paying 2% and not paying. Instead they're paying 5%. Then they're paying. We have a very good relationship with NATO. How confident are you that our negotiations with Iran will be successful? I think they'll be successful. (04:41–04:47)

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Asserts that European countries are paying more to NATO due to his influence.

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