Fmr. General: NATO Spend Shouldn't Be About Pleasing Trump

Source: Bloomberg Politics · Bias: Center

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Retired General Ben Hodges, former Commanding General for US Army Europe, says NATO allies should increase defense spending to strengthen their own security and counter Russia — not to satisfy President Trump. He also says Ukraine's ability to strike deep inside Russia and target its oil-and-gas exports could create a path to victory, if sustained. He speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on the late edition of Bloomberg's "Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)

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Retired General Ben Hodges, former Commanding General for US Army Europe, says NATO allies should increase defense spending to strengthen their own security and counter Russia — not to satisfy President Trump. He also says Ukraine's ability to strike deep inside Russia and target its oil-and-gas exports could create a path to victory, if sustained. He speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on the late edition of Bloomberg's "Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)