US President Donald Trump has indicated he is open to drawing down American military personnel from other NATO members, including Spain and Italy.
Trump raised concerns about those countries' willingness to help the US in its war against Iran, stating, 'Italy has not been of any help to us, and Spain has been horrible, absolutely horrible.'
The comments came a day after Trump said he was reviewing US troop levels in Germany, with an eye toward reducing them.
Spain has emerged as one of Europe's most outspoken critics of Trump and the Iran war, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has navigated a falling-out with the American leader.
Trump's comments were the latest in a series of attacks on European allies for not doing enough to pay for their own defense and support the US war in Iran.
